Victimization In Paulo Coelho’s

Eleven Minutes

Dissertation Submitted to
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tiruneveli
in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of
Master of Arts in English Literature

Submitted by

NISHA. M.F.

Reg. No. : 1471137

Department Of English

Nanjil Catholic College of Arts And Science

Kaliyakkavilai

April 2016
Nisha.M.F,
M.A. English Literature,
Reg. No. 1471137,
Department of English,
Nanjil Catholic College of Arts and Science,
Kaliyakkavilai.

Declaration

I hereby declare that the dissertation titled Victimization in Paulo Coelho’s

Eleven Minutes is my original work done under the guidance and supervision of

Mrs. V. Edal Queen MA., B.Ed., M.Phil. Head of English Department, Nanjil

Catholic College of Arts and Science, Kaliyakkavilai and submitted to Manonmaniam

Sundaranar Univeristy, Tirunelveli for the degree of Master of Arts in English. This

work is not submitted either in whole or in part for the award of any degree, diploma,

fellowship or associate ship of any University or Institution.

Kaliyakkavilai Nisha. M. F.

April 2016 Reg. No. 1471137

Mrs. V. Edal Queen MA., B.Ed., M.Phil.
Head of English Department,
Department of English,
Nanjil Catholic College of Arts and Science,
Kaliyakkavilai.

Certificate

This is to certify that the dissertation titled Victimization In Paulo Coelho’s

Eleven Minutes is a record of original research work done by Nisha .M.F

Department of English, Nanjil Catholic College of Arts and Science, Kaliyakkavilai,

under my guidance and supervision and submitted to Manonmaniam Sundaranar

University, Tirunelveli in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of

Master of Arts in English. This work has not been submitted for the award of any

degree, diploma, associate ship, or fellowship of any University or Institution.

Kaliyakkavilai Mrs. V. Edal Queen

April 2015 Guide

Signature of H.O.D
 Record of Viva – Voce Examination

Name of the candidate - Nisha .M.F

Register No. - 1471137

Title of Dissertation - Victimization In Paulo Coelho’s

Eleven Minutes

Guide - Mrs. Edal Queen MA., B.Ed., M.Phil

Head of English Department

Date of Examination -

Internal Examiner External Examiner

 Acknowledgement

I thank God, the Almighty from the depth of my heart for giving me health,

knowledge and ability to carry out my research work successfully.

First of all ,it is my duty to thank Rev. Fr.Dr. S. Maria Rajendran MSW.,

M.Phil., Ph.D, the Secretary, Nanjil Catholic College of Arts and Science,

kaliakkavilai and Dr. E. John Jyothi Prakash, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Principal,

Nanjil Catholic College of Arts and Science, Kaliyakkavilai for their kind support

during my course of study.

I owe a debt of gratitude to Mrs.V. Edal Queen M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Head

of the Department of English, Nanjil Catholic College of Arts and Science,

Kaliyakkavilai for guiding me in the preparation of this discussion with me and her

efforts to bring out the best in me and her availability of all time. I am greatly

indebted to her.

I place on my record, my sincere thanks to Prof. Sebastin, M.A., M.Phil., for his

valuable guidance and encouragement extended to me.

I express my thanks to the Librarians of SCILET, American College, Madurai

and Nanjil Catholic College of Arts and Science for providing me with the books and

secondary sources necessary for the preparation of my dissertation.

Above all, I express my sense of gratitude to my parents who always stood by

me in all my efforts. I express my sincere gratitude to my friends who helped me to

complete the dissertation.

Nisha. M.F.
 Preface

The main objective of this thesis is to explore and expose Maria’s

victimization in Paulo Coelho’s Eleven Minutes. The problems faced by Maria from
the time of contact with Roger to the present status are studied in this thesis.

The “Introduction” talks about Brazilian literature in general and landscape.

The chapter also introduces the author and his literary works that showcases him as a
dedicated Brazil writer. The chapter divisions and the topics to be discussed are also
mentioned.

The “Desire and Sex” talks about Maria’s desire which leads her to become a
prostitute. She wants to have fame and fortune for herself and to her family. She also
has a desire to find true love and a man who will accept and love her despite of
everything.

The “Feminism in Relation to Identity” shows how Maria lost her identity and
quest for identity. The chapter also insist on feministic view and search for identity.

The “Devil and Angel” calls for vital changes that leads to ensure better living
standard. Through different peoples relationship Paulo Coelho says that there is a
transformation in Maria’s life.

The “Summation” points to the fact that Maria’s issues are not those from the
past, but is that which exists even now. The women position in this world needs
improvement. The fact that subtle feminism has not disappeared is also stressed. A
recap of the discussion and findings made in all the other chapters are summed up. It
also talks about the possibility of further areas of study based on their author and
works.
 Contents

Chapter Page

One Introduction 1

Two Desire and Sex 11

Three Feminism in Relation to Identity 21

Four Devil and Angel 33

Five Summation 45

Works Cited 51