A controversy arose after Botelho wrote an article addressing those responsible for not accepting his play. From then on he wrote other plays: Jacunda (comedy in three acts; 1895), Claudina (comedy in three acts; performed at the Teatro do Príncipe Real in Lisbon, at the artistic party of actress Lucinda Simões, on 18 March 1890), Vencidos da Vida (satirical play, performed on March 23, 1892 at Teatro do Ginásio; three acts), Parnaso (lyrical play, in verse, in an act, written for the students' recital, for the benefit of Aid Box for Poor Students, held at the São Carlos Theater, on May 3, 1894), Fruta do Tempo (comedy, written for the actress Lucinda Simões; 1904).
A dispute emerged after Botelho penned an article concerning those who did not accept his play. From that point, he wrote other plays: Jacunda (comedy in three acts; 1895), Claudina (comedy in three acts; performed at the Teatro do Príncipe Real in Lisbon, on March 18, 1890 during an artistic party hosted by actress Lucinda Simões), Vencidos da Vida (satirical play, performed on March 23, 1892 at Teatro do Ginásio; three acts), Parnaso (lyrical play, in verse, one act, written for the students' recital to raise funds for a box of aid for poor students, held at São Carlos Theater on May 3, 1894), Fruta do Tempo (comedy, written for actress Lucinda Simões; 1904).