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The Crystal Merchant Character Analysis
A citizen of Tangier, the crystal merchant lets Santiago to help out in his shop. He is Santiago's opposite, he is a character who characterizes another by contrast. The crystal merchant's personal legend is to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca, however he unfortunately knows he will never fulfill this dream.
The crystal merchant is an example of someone that has thrown in the towel for pursuing his Personal Legend. The crystal merchant is a good man who is devoutly religious and kind enough to Santiago, he lets fear stop him from pursuing his dream to make a pilgrimage to Mecca, this is due to the fact that he thinks he will have nothing to live for once he’s achieved his dream. The crystal merchant owns a crystal shop located in Tangier, and was
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