Dom Casmurro 88.2 · 88.2

A origem era outra

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A origem era outra: era porque, acompanhando o enterro no dia seguinte, não iria ao seminário, e podia fazer outra visita a Capitu, um tanto mais demorada. Eis aí o que era.

The origin was other: it was because, accompanying the burial the following day, he would not go to the seminary, and could make another visit to Capitu, somewhat more lengthy. Behold there what it was.

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The narrator explains the real reason behind his actions.

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The narrator reveals that the real reason for his actions was that by attending the funeral the next day, he would avoid going to the seminary and could instead pay a longer visit to Capitu.

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