That barber, whose real name is Porfirio, eventually compromises with the title character, which leads to Porifrio's deposition as Protector by another barber, Joao Pina.
After being accused of running a private prison, the title character of this work becomes the target of a revolt led by a barber nicknamed "Stewed Corn." That barber, whose real name is Porfirio, eventually compromises with the title character, which leads to Porifrio's deposition as Protector by another barber, Joao Pina. The title character formulates a theory that requires him to first lock up all those who exhibit disequilibrium, including his friend the druggist Crispim Soares, but later decides that it is perfect equilibrium which demands confinement. The title character founds an insane assylum known as the Green House in the city of Itagui, and at the end of this story, moves into it in order to self-analyze and cure himself, dying 17 months later. For 10 points, identify this story about the titular scientist Simao Bacamarte, written by Machado de Assis.
After being accused of running a private prison, the title character of this work becomes the target of a revolt led by a barber nicknamed "Stewed Corn."
The Psychiatrist