Lacerda Character Analysis in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

A photographer for Sports Illustrated and Duke’s contact at the Mint 400. Unlike Duke, Lacerda is actually interested in reporting the story, and he heads off to take pictures while Duke goes back to the bar. Lacerda is the only member of the press who behaves in a professional way, which implies that professionalism in journalism is exceedingly rare.

Lacerda Character Timeline in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

The timeline below shows where the character Lacerda appears in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...the story in Las Vegas. He was told to go to Vegas immediately and meet Lacerda, a Portuguese photographer, for the Mint 400, “the richest off-the-road race for motorcycles and dune-buggies... (full context)

Duke and Gonzo go to the hotel bar to wait. “Who’s Lacerda?” Gonzo asks after opening the envelope. The name sounds familiar, Duke says, but he can’t... (full context)

...time “get grounded—to ponder this rotten assignment and figure out how to cope with it.” Lacerda, who “insists on Total Coverage,” gets back into the “press Bronco,” but Duke goes back... (full context)