Demonstrativos e [ana]fóricos em latim

Abstract

Latin pronouns, usually referred to as demonstratives in traditional grammars, make up a complex system in which each element accomplishes one or more individual and distinctive functions. The deictic/demonstrative series (hic, iste, ille) and the phoric series (is, ide, ipse) constitute the two pillars of a system which remained somewhat stable until the late Latin period, after which it underwent a complete restructuration.
The central position held by this system in both Latin and other languages as far as reference is concerned (ego, hic et nunc), justifies the analysis and reflection about the ways in which the question is dealt with in the Portuguese grammars and coursebooks which are currently available for secondary school teachers.