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Threads of Self and System: Exploring Paulo Coelho’s Novels through Bowen Family Systems Theory

Author(s) Ms. ANJALA SURYA
Country India
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Paulo Coelho’s novels Brida, The Zahir, Eleven Minutes, Adultery, By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept, and The Witch of Portobello discover the complex between self-discovery and human connection. Each protagonist embarks on a deeply personal journey, seeking meaning, love, and authenticity while navigating the powerful influences of relationships and societal expectations. These narratives resonate strongly with Bowen Family Systems Theory, which views individuals as inseparable from the emotional systems that shape their lives. For instance, Brida’s spiritual quest is profoundly affected by her mentors and romantic relationships, reflecting Bowen’s idea that growth happens within the context of close emotional ties. In The Zahir, the narrator’s fixation on a lost love exposes the ways unresolved attachments can dominate our thoughts and behaviours, echoing Bowen’s concepts of emotional reactivity and differentiation of self. Maria in Eleven Minutes and the protagonists of Adultery and By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept confront internal conflicts and societal pressures, mirroring the tension between individuality and togetherness central to Bowen’s theory. Athena in The Witch of Portobello embodies the courage to break free from group norms in pursuit of authenticity. Collectively, Coelho’s works illustrate how personal transformation is intertwined with our emotional bonds, emphasizing that true self-understanding and fulfilment emerge not in isolation, but through the ongoing negotiation of our place within the web of human relationships.
Keywords Self-discovery, Relationships, Emotional systems, Authenticity Bowen Theory, Transformation
Field Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-05
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.46905
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9pzwd
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