What inspired Machado de Assis to explore the theme of madness through satire?
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What inspired Machado de Assis to explore the theme of madness through satire?
Did anyone else find the humorous tone at odds with the darker themes of madness and control?
How do you think the setting of 19th-century Brazil influences the story's commentary on science and authority?
