The study of abolitionism in Brazil traditionally focuses around political, economical, and social influence. This article shows the power of popular culture’s ability to affect society. This is an important development in a time where “practicing politics did not include the theater or carnival as sites to debate antislavery, national identity, and citizenship”.5 This article not only describe the influence of performance on the abolitionist movement, it specifically follows the performer Senespleda and her connection to the cause. The contribution of her story can be used and developed into further
The study of abolitionism in Brazil traditionally focuses around political, economical, and social influence. This article shows the power of popular culture’s ability to affect society. This is an important development in a time where “practicing politics did not include the theater or carnival as sites to debate antislavery, national identity, and citizenship”.5 This article not only describe the influence of performance on the abolitionist movement, it specifically follows the performer Senespleda and her connection to the cause. The contribution of her story can be used and developed into further