If compared to the question of Portuguese identity, historically constructed, the metaphor of the 'unknown island' and its relation to the characte...

If compared to the question of Portuguese identity, historically constructed, the metaphor of the 'unknown island' and its relation to the characters can be read from the idea that:


a) There is a capable Portugal that foresees its redemption.
b) There is a backward Portugal incapable of building an empire.
c) There are two Portugals: one conservative and one that glimpses the future.
d) There is hope for Portugal through maritime conquests.
e) There are new places to be colonized, even though they are all known.