The Slum

Theme Pillar

The book from top to bottom, section by section, in narrative order. Each mark is a theme that the section develops. Tap a theme to follow only its thread.

Chapters I to II João Romão's Tenement and Miranda's Townhouse

Chapters III to V The Tenement Wakes and Romão Hires Jerônimo

Chapters VI to VII Rita Baiana's Sunday and the Pagode

Chapters VIII to IX Jerônimo, Leocádia and Florinda's Scandal

Chapters X to XI The Baron's Title, the Razor Slashing and Pombinha's Visit

Chapters XII to XIV Marriage, a Rival Tenement and a Plan for Revenge

Chapters XV to XVII Firmo's Death, Piedade's Fight, and the Fire

Chapters XVIII to XX Libório, the Construction Work, and Piedade's Fall

Chapters XXI to XXIII Bertoleza's End and Romão's Rise