A Escrava Isaura 6.47 · 6.47

Henrique's contempt spills onto Isaura in a single dehumanizing image: she is a 'traste de luxo,' a piece of showy furniture, and the 'fruit' of keeping her is scandal. He degrades the woman to score his point against Leôncio.

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