Gilvânia's Oddities

Councilman Marco Aurélio's sister, Gilvânia, is known for being highly eccentric and strange. Even though she's not a vampire, she likes to sleep inside a coffin she bought herself, and is greatly feared for this sinister habit. She laughs at those who call her a "witch" or "vampire." She usually walks barefoot—she doesn't own a single pair of shoes—and wears a cap on her head, in addition to eating insects.

Gilvânia, who lives in a large mansion in Lagoa da Italianinha with her siblings, is a great enemy of her cousin Danúzia, with whom she harbors a strong antipathy. In the city, Gilvânia is considered unfriendly and antisocial, she has an aversion to parties and social life, preferring to stay isolated in her room. Although she hates dressing like a lady, she also despises the poor, especially beggars.

Marco Aurélio tries to bring his sister into society, without success. When Gilvânia goes to a party, she ends up creating a situation that even gets her kicked out.

Called a "hoodlum" by Danúzia, she often speaks ill of her cousin, the wealthy woman. Curiously, Gilvânia gets along well with Cíntia, Danúzia's wheelchair-bound sister, who is a city councilwoman and, incidentally, also hates Danúzia. Gilvânia and Cíntia often plot evil deeds together. Gilvânia also ridicules the townspeople who bathe fully clothed – including her cousin Danúzia, calling them "country bumpkins."

Hated by almost everyone in town, Gilvânia doesn't even care. In fact, she makes a point of not being loved...