• Mrs.V.Jesinthal Mary

Abstract THE FEMININE DIVINATION AND THE FEMINIST ORIENTATION IN PAULO COELHO’S BRIDA ” Paulo Coelho creates his characters based on the experiences of people whom he meets or hears of during his journeys and tours. He is an ardent lover of travel especially pilgrimages to his favourite holy sites.Women play significant roles in the novels of Coelho. His women characters are virile, sharp and well-etched characters who encounter life in the way they like and pursue their freedom in the way their heart perceive.The protagonists of the novels, Brida , By the River Pidera I Sat Down and Wept and The Witch of Portobello are female characters who undertake journeys of self-realization by way of their experiences in mental institutions, international prostitution, and spiritual awakening. They are also based on the author’s personal life as stated by him on his feminine alter ego. Brida is a unique novel of Coelho in which he probes into the life of a woman who loves to learn sorcery and her experiments with different magical traditions. This novel provides spiritual wisdom.Different themes such as the Great Mother, pagan religions and love are explored from different perspectives.Coelho brings in the elements of the “Dark Night” experiences, studying the tarot cards, transcendentalism, learning the Tradition of the Moon, identifying one’s soulmate and the unrhythmic dance that brings the mysteries to light. Key Words:Feminine Divination,Feminism,Feminist Orientaion,Soulmate,etc.

Key Words:Feminine Divination,Feminism,Feminist Orientaion,Soulmate,etc.

"“THE FEMININE DIVINATION AND FEMINIST ORIENTATION IN PAULO COELHO’S BRIDA ”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no.h457-h461, October-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310654.pdf

"“THE FEMININE DIVINATION AND FEMINIST ORIENTATION IN PAULO COELHO’S BRIDA ”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no. pph457-h461, October-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310654.pdf