cabarets... 'It's
             progress!' They said it proudly, for they felt they all were
             contributing to the town's modern appearance and way of life."
             (Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon, 11-12) Progress was an exciting thought
             that became a reality during the late 19th century. The two main
             aspects of the progressive period as a whole were advancements and
             Within the novel, Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon, progress was
             symbolized through a politician named Mundinhao and all of the exciting
             advancements that enriched llheus. Ilheus is a small town in Latin
             America, where the economy began to flourish thanks to the cultivation
             of cacao. In combination with the town progressing, Mundinhao moved
             from Rio and became a politician within the town. He was a huge
             proponent of progress and was full of new ideas regarding technology
             and growth. Some of these included the new bus line, the Progress
             Club, publishing a newspaper and removing the sandbar problem to ensure
             ships could come into the harbor. Allowing ships to come into the
             harbor helped exporters increase profits. Mundinhao took ideas he
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