A Philosophical View on Love and the Concept of Soulmates in Paulo Coelho’s Brida

Ala B. Ahmed; Meram S.S. Mohamad

doi:10.24086/cuejhss.v8n1y2024.pp98-102

Ala B. Ahmed Department of English, College of Education and Languages, Lebanese French University, Erbil, Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8599-8137
Meram S.S. Mohamad Department of English, College of Education and Languages, Lebanese French University, Erbil, Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7946-5323

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24086/cuejhss.v8n1y2024.pp98-102

Keywords: Brida, Jean Paul Sartre, philosophy, soul-mate, literary analysis

Abstract

Paulo Coelho’s novel Brida (1990) takes readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual exploration. This paper delves into the novel’s profound themes of love, the protagonist’s quest for personal authenticity and the concept of soulmate. Brida, the young and curious protagonist, embarks on a voyage to uncover her true self and find her place in the realm of magic and spirituality. Throughout her encounters with wise mentors and spiritual experiences. This abstract examines how the concept of soulmate and love intertwines with Brida’s self-discovery, allowing her to shed societal constraints and discover her authentic identity. By analyzing the novel with applying Jean Paul Satre’s philosophical theories concerning love and existentialism. The study focuses on intricate narrative and poignant insights, it sheds light on the transformative power of finding the love for the being and the profound impact of self-discovery on one’s journey towards personal authenticity.

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Author Biographies

Ala B. Ahmed, Department of English, College of Education and Languages, Lebanese French University, Erbil, Iraq

Ala B. Ahmed is employed at the Department of English, College of Education and Languages, Lebanese French University, Erbil, Iraq. Also the head of quality assurance of the College of Education and Languages. Her research interests is English language.

Meram S.S. Mohamad, Department of English, College of Education and Languages, Lebanese French University, Erbil, Iraq

Meram Salim Shekh Mohamad is currently serving as an Assistant Lecturer at Lebanese French University, Erbil, Iraq. Her research interest is English Language and literature.

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