Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas

The video provides an overview of 'Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas' by Machado de Assis, highlighting its unique narrative style where the protagonist narrates his life after death. It covers the plot, character relationships, and key themes such as failure, legacy, and social commentary. The video also discusses Machado de Assis' literary techniques, including metalinguage, irony, and psychological analysis, which contribute to the novel's status as a cornerstone of Brazilian realism.

Who is the author of 'Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas'?

• Machado de Assis

• Jorge Amado

• Clarice Lispector

• Paulo Coelho

What is unique about the narrator of 'Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas'?

• He is an animal

• He is a defunct author

• He is a ghost

• He is a child

What was Brás Cubas researching before his death?

• A cure for cancer

• A new type of medicine

• An emplastro to cure humanity's ills

• A scientific theory

How many friends attended Brás Cubas' funeral?

• 20

• 11

• None

• 5

What was Brás Cubas' behavior like as a child?

• Kind and generous

• Cruel and mischievous

• Quiet and shy

• Studious and serious

Who did Brás Cubas have a relationship with for 15 months?

• Virgília

• Eugênia

• Marcela

• Loló

Why did Brás Cubas' relationship with Marcela end?

• She moved away

• He lost interest

• She found someone else

• He ran out of money

What was Brás Cubas' father's wish for him?

• To become a doctor

• To become a lawyer

• To become a writer

• To become a deputy

What is one of the main themes explored by Machado de Assis in 'Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas'?

• Romantic love

• Social hypocrisy

• Adventure

• Science fiction

What literary style is 'Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas' known for?

• Realism

• Naturalism

• Romanticism

• Modernism