Wide Sargasso Sea

Literature, inevitably, reflects society. On the history of literature, and other sorts of art, it is easy to find examples of social order. In painting, for instance, Jean-François Millet portrayed social inequity on many of his most famous works, such as The Gleaners from 1857 and The Angelus from 1857–59. In literature, most specifically, in the Brazilian one, perhaps, the most notorious case is Machado de Assis. The author, among so few, was able to narrate society by means of irony, humor and realistic tone. Finding those characteristics it is a simple task, since books like Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas and Quincas Borba which cover aspects of the Rio de Janeiro society, on the beginning of the 19th century.

Shifting the focus to the British literature, it is also possible to apply the society and literature relation. Firstly, important historical facts. In the late 15th century Britain started to establish its domain around the world, using a very common excuse: the God-given mission of assisting the non-Christianized societies to achieve heaven, otherwise they would not be capable to join God. So, it is feasible to wonder – and accept – that the notion of superiority – considering the British