By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

What is the theme in By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept by Paulo Coelho?

Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 05:21

Last updated by Cat on 23 Oct 00:39

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Answered by Cat on 23 Oct 00:39

One of the main themes in the book is that of letting go of "the Other," which is a negative voice in a person's head that makes them question their desires and ambitions and compare them to what society considers acceptable. Pilar is a deeply-conflicted person and is constantly being controlled by the Other.