535:. Motivated by their inclusive ethos, he chooses to join the organization as a member. Casiano, Casmiro's father travels to Bombay to visit his son, and during this trip, he becomes aware of the existence of wealthier individuals in society beyond the Goan landlords, including himself. Casmiro uses this opportunity to illustrate to his father the detrimental impact of restricting social interactions solely to one's own caste group. Casmiro acknowledges that his survival was made possible by the support and aid from friends who, despite not being as prosperous as him, extended help during his challenging moments. This revelation prompts Casiano, who had adhered staunchly to biased convictions, to recognize the significance of unity in fostering substantial
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among the villagers: "I for myself and my caste, God for others and people in general." This mentality led
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in the production, with her portrayal of the landlord's wife, Roza Maria Luiza Vaz, being particularly acclaimed. She played her role opposite her husband. In addition to Regina, the play also featured two other female actors - Carmelina
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