Dom Casmurro 118.14 · 118.14

A bênção do mar

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Invencível; esta palavra foi como uma bênção de padre à missa, que a gente recebe e repete em si mesma.— O mar amanhã está de desafiar a gente, disse-me a voz de Escobar, ao pé de mim.

Invincible; this word was like a priest's blessing at mass, which people receive and repeat within themselves. 'The sea tomorrow is challenging the people,' said the voice of Escobar, at my side.

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The setting

The narrator reflects on the word 'invencível' and hears Escobar's voice.

A note on this passage

The narrator reflects on the word 'invencível' as a blessing, and then hears Escobar's voice commenting on the sea's challenge.

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