Philomena Borges: casamento e comportamento feminino nos rodapés da Gazeta de Notícias (1883-1884)

Abstract

This paper analyzes the pamphlet Philomena Borges, by Aluísio Azevedo, published in the Gazeta de Notícias between December 18, 1883 and January 13, 1884. The work recounts the conflicts faced by the couple Philomena and Borges during their married life, highlighting the protagonist's ability to achieve her personal interests by bargaining with her husband. Based on the fact that the choice of literature published in the footnotes of newspapers was based on its potential to discuss relevant themes, this study proposes an analysis of the pamphlet in dialogue with the journalistic agendas of the time, especially those that contributed to reflection on female behavior and marriage. In addition to understanding the journalistic space as a field for claiming rights, the research investigates how Philomena Borges uses comic and fanciful elements to criticize bourgeois society, especially with regard to the impact of female conduct on society at the time.