Dom Casmurro 50.10 · 50.10

Mother's disposition

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Minha mãe era de natural simpático, e igualmente sensível; tanto se doía como se aprazia de qualquer coisa. Entrou a achar em Capitu uma porção de graças novas, de dotes finos e raros; deu -lhe um anel dos seus e algumas galanterias.

My mother was naturally sympathetic and equally sensitive; she grieved as much as she pleased herself with anything. She began to find in Capitu a portion of new graces, of fine and rare gifts; gave her a ring of hers and some trinkets.

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The narrator describes his mother's sympathetic and sensitive nature, and her growing admiration for Capitu.

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The narrator describes his mother's character and her growing fondness for Capitu, demonstrated by giving her gifts.

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