Abstract

This paper intends by establishing connexion between the tragic form and the destiny of the African descendant in Brazil to show that this is not the so-called country of racial democracy For this the relations between society and the Brazilian theater will be observed presenting aspects of the foundation and the importance of the genre The discussion will be illustrated with the capital speech of the central character of Antonio Callado s play A Revolta da Cacha a 1982 He is Ambr sio black actor to whom they only support supporting roles Ill he goes to meet Vito friend and playwright to seek the play promised for years and which would be the protagonist The play is still unfinished and Ambr sio decides that he will not leave until the work is completed With the negative of Vito the confrontation is established