Child of the Dark Setting & Symbolism

Carolina Maria De Jesus
This Study Guide consists of approximately 26 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Child of the Dark.

Child of the Dark Setting & Symbolism

Carolina Maria De Jesus
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Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo is the city where Carolina lives with her three children.

Favela

Favela is a ghetto of sorts, made up of shacks built of whatever scraps can be had. Carolina built the shack she and her children live in herself.

Spiritist Center

Located at 103 Vergueiro Street, the Spiritist Center hands out food and staples to the families of the favela.

Street Markets

Street markets are outdoor open-air, portable stalls where vendors sell goods. Carolina says that many of the people in the favela pick up the fruits and vegetables that fall from the street markets as they are being moved from place to place.

Zinho

Zinho is where Carolina goes to sell scrap and encounters a young black boy who finds meat in the garbage. He roasts some for himself and eats it. Carolina finds him dead the following day.

Negro, Yes Sir!

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