The aim of this study is to identify whether the subordinate has space for expression in the work of João do Rio, Brazil precursor and crazy story in journalism as a profession.The objects of analysis are the texts of the early twentieth century, published in the newspaper Gazeta de Noticias available in the collection from the National Library of Brazil and also the third published work by the chronicler.The specific objectives are: to identify the meaning of the word citizen in the journalist's work and identify the areas of the subordinate layers in the third book of the author, The charming soul of the streets (A alma encantadora de las calles).For the analysis, Weft QDA software, with a qualitative basis is used.