Overcoming Adversity- The Alchemist
Overcoming Adversity
“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all the troubles and obstacles have strengthened me… You may not realize when it happened, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” –Walt Disney. In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Santiago journey across the desert in search of his personal legend. He overcomes negativity, the love of a beautiful woman, and the fear of actually realizing his own dream. In the story, Santiago must overcome many obstacles so that he may achieve his personal legend. These include being told that you can’t do it, risk losing the woman you love, and the fear of success.
During Santiago’s journey he is told by the crystal merchant that he will never achieve his personal legend. The old merchant said, “But you know that I’m not going to Mecca, just as I know that you are not going to buy your sheep. I was pure luck that Santiago would meet the crystal merchant. The man gave him a job, and a place to live. Santiago was very surprised when the man would not give him his blessing before he left. In the beginning when Santiago started working for the merchant he said that Santiago would not be able to make enough money in over a year to make it to the pyramids. It is during this time that the boy must’ve been thinking about whether or not he would continue with the journey. Finally, after leaving the merchant’s he decides to go to the caravan. Santiago doesn’t give into the merchant’s negativity, but instead he decides to continue seeking his personal legend. While many people in our lives tell us things are impossible, we also must worry about our loved ones.
During the journey to his personal legend, Santiago must risk losing his love, Fatima. On page 122 He even says, “I’ve found Fatima, and as far as I’m concerned, She’s worth more than treasure.” This is one of the hardest parts of the entire journey for Santiago. He knows he has just found the love of his life, but he knows he must continue
“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all the troubles and obstacles have strengthened me… You may not realize when it happened, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” –Walt Disney. In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Santiago journey across the desert in search of his personal legend. He overcomes negativity, the love of a beautiful woman, and the fear of actually realizing his own dream. In the story, Santiago must overcome many obstacles so that he may achieve his personal legend. These include being told that you can’t do it, risk losing the woman you love, and the fear of success.
During Santiago’s journey he is told by the crystal merchant that he will never achieve his personal legend. The old merchant said, “But you know that I’m not going to Mecca, just as I know that you are not going to buy your sheep. I was pure luck that Santiago would meet the crystal merchant. The man gave him a job, and a place to live. Santiago was very surprised when the man would not give him his blessing before he left. In the beginning when Santiago started working for the merchant he said that Santiago would not be able to make enough money in over a year to make it to the pyramids. It is during this time that the boy must’ve been thinking about whether or not he would continue with the journey. Finally, after leaving the merchant’s he decides to go to the caravan. Santiago doesn’t give into the merchant’s negativity, but instead he decides to continue seeking his personal legend. While many people in our lives tell us things are impossible, we also must worry about our loved ones.
During the journey to his personal legend, Santiago must risk losing his love, Fatima. On page 122 He even says, “I’ve found Fatima, and as far as I’m concerned, She’s worth more than treasure.” This is one of the hardest parts of the entire journey for Santiago. He knows he has just found the love of his life, but he knows he must continue