The main character, Emil Sinclair, undergoes a journey of inner growth and self-discovery. The novel portrays Sinclair as he acknowledges his unconscious desires and instincts, maturing through this process.
A central theme of the novel is dualism. Sinclair navigates a world of dichotomies, such as good and evil, light and darkness, in search of his identity. During this journey, a mysterious figure named Demian appears, guiding Sinclair towards the realization of his true nature and helping him grow.
The novel incorporates elements of Freudian psychology, Nietzsche's concept of the Ubermensch, and the maturation of the soul. It emphasizes the exploration of the inner self and the realization of one's own identity. Symbolically, it reflects the turmoil of the time and the conflict within modern individuals questioning societal norms in their quest to discover a new self.

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER ONE. TWO WORLDS
CHAPTER TWO. CAIN
CHAPTER THREE. THE THIEF ON THE CROSS
CHAPTER FOUR. BEATRICE
CHAPTER FIVE. THE BIRD FIGHTS ITS WAY OUT OF THE EGG
CHAPTER SIX. JACOB WRESTLES WITH GOD
CHAPTER SEVEN. MOTHER EVE
CHAPTER EIGHT. BEGINNING OF THE END