The Pilgrimage | Characters & Character Analysis

The Pilgrimage Characters

Paulo

Paulo is the author and narrator of the book. This story is a true account of Paulo's journey on the Road to Santiago. The story is about Paulo's search to retrieve a hidden sword, and the lessons he must learn along the way. In order to receive the sword, Paulo must learn to become one with nature, to listen to his intuition, to discern between good and bad advice, to overcome his fears, and, most importantly to learn that physical objects are often not as important as spiritual lessons. Paulo's journey is one of rebirth and growth.

Paulo is thirty-eight years old. He is married and a successful writer with numerous business commitments in his homeland of Brazil. There is very little physical description of Paulo, but the reader gets the impression that he may be a slight, but athletic, man capable of undertaking a long journey. Paulo is an...
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