Though it is a bit difficult to answer the question in its
rather vague form, the nature of the society present in "Pen, Sword and Camisole" is one
of the more celebrated aspects of the story.
The society is
filled with intrigue and trickery and politicking, as part of the point of the book
appears to be poking fun at those aspects of Brazilian society at the time. The
characters appear to be rather absorbed in the politics surrounding the appointment to
the academy's "seat," at the expense of any other part of their
lives.
The book also suggests a few things about the nature
of those involved as the opposition's first candidate, Moreira, becomes insufferable
even before the first round of machinations is completed. The supporters quickly find a
new person to support and set about opposing the man they've just set up in the same
unscrupulous matter as before.
The society is also
generally characterized as optimistic, full of live and verve, and wonderfully
unscrupulous.
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