Assertion of FemaleSelf in Paulo Coelho's Brida
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This research entitled "AssertionofFemaleSelf in Paulo Coelho'sBrida"discusses on
female struggle for social role. The novel projects a representative character, Brida,
who revolts against all existing patriarchal norms and values. Being a woman from a
strict patriarchal society, she has to face gender and cultural restriction as well as
discrimination. However, she does not surrendertosuch values which limit her.
Unlike traditional women, she comes in front to define her role and position in
society. While exploring self, she has to facewithmany difficulties and problems, but
she decides to comfortchallenges rather than to accept discriminativediscourse.Her
desires are self centered and she centers on her choices instead of society and
patriarchal values. Brida invokes herself to find the truth and knowledge and her
journey to find independenceand freedom. As radical feminists believe upon the
concept of identity and freedom, Brida never compromises to opposing forces to
create own space in society.
Key words: patriarchal, discrimination, restriction, position, challenges,rebellious