International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This paper explores the application of Freudian psychoanalytic theory in selected novels of Paulo Coelho. Coelho, one of the most influential contemporary Brazilian novelists, interweaves themes of dreams, self-realization, spirituality and existential struggle with symbolic and psychological dimensions. Through an analysis of The Alchemist, Brida, Eleven Minutes, Veronika Decides to Die, The Zahir and The Devil and Miss Prym, this study examines the interplay of id, ego and superego in his protagonists, along with recurrent themes of dreams, desire, repression and self-realization. By situating Coelho’s novels within the framework of Freudian psychoanalysis, the paper highlights how his works not only reflect universal human struggles but also act as narratives of transformation, motivating readers toward resilience and positive thinking.