be connected to real life. An even better novel doesn’t give a reader the choice. They will not only want to truly continue to think about the issues and themes presented throughout the story‚ but also to discuss them with others to get more insight and understanding. That was exactly what The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho was able to do. Many themes that Coelho brilliantly inserted into the storyline allow for conversation after reading the book. The obvious topic that came up throughout the series
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In Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist‚ a boy named Santiago goes on a journey to follow his Personal Legend. Someone’s Personal Legend exists as something they have wanted to accomplish from birth. However‚ a “mysterious force” convinces people that they cannot realize their Personal Legend. People like Santiago have the ability to overcome this force and therefore can rediscover their Personal Legend. However‚ fear can hinder people from reaching their Personal Legend‚ which Coelho demonstrates through
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pursuit of the dream‚ he was being constantly subjected to tests of his persistence and courage. So he could not be hasty‚ nor impatient. If he pushed forward impulsively‚ he would fail to see the signs and omens left by God along his path.” The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo explains that everyone has a Personal Legend and if you do not follow your dreams you will never discover it. In order to find one’s Personal Legend one must follow the omens and the Language of the World. To learn this language you
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There are many definitions of love in this world‚ and each has its own reason behind it. Fatima defines love as many things‚ here are some examples below. Fatima defines love as trust. She says that as she is" a part of your(his) dream"‚ "I(she) want you(him) to continue towards your(his) goal." She thinks that if she is really part of his dream‚ he will "come back one day" for her. She does thinks that love is trust as if there is no trust there will not be a strong bond between them. Fatima defines
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the use of characterization‚ Paulo Coelho illustrates the character of Paulo as he experiences an internal struggle of wanting to pursue his pleasures versus the fear of unknown and losing his happiness/everything he loves and cares for. He does this by using shifts in point of view as Paulo’s wife experiences this journey with him. SECTIONS OF MY PAPER TO ANSWER THESIS: 1. Fear of unknown 2. Pursuit of pleasure risking his life SECTION ONE WILL BE ABOUT (write in complete sentences
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The Alchemist is a novel written by Paulo Coelho‚ a Brazilian novelist‚ and it was first published in 1988. It is about a boy named Santiago who left his work as a shepherd‚ his hometown in Spain‚ and even his love to pursue his lifelong dream‚ or as stated in the book‚ his Personal Legend. This novel in one of the top bestselling books in history‚ and is also the most translated book by any living author according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The novel also reflects the life of the author
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quest through the main character‚ Santiago in his novel‚ The Alchemist. In Chapter one of Foster’s book‚ he states that Every trip is a Quest (Except when its not). The definition of a journey is completely different of that of a quest. Most books are considered as journeys‚ but the Alchemist takes it a step further. According to Foster‚ every quest has a quester or person who goes on the quest whether he knows it or not. In The Alchemist‚ Santiago’s personal legend‚ which he finds through the King
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from school‚ that’s why she had a hard time doing her tasks. 8. VILLAINY or LACK: Brida is the protagonist and at the same time‚ antagonist of this story. When she went to Wicca‚ a Teacher of the Tradition of the Moon‚ what she learned in school about tarot cards was given confusion. Wicca’s ways was far different from what she was taught. When Wicca told her to spend an hour of her choosing to lay down the tarot cards and just let them show her what she needs to know at the moment‚ she was at first
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“ELEVEN MINUTES” by Paulo Coelho Sometimes in life‚ to get what you desperately want‚ you have to give what you already have. And by that I mean you have to give up your own self. Being a traveling spirit requires not only a lot of money‚ but also a lot of sacrifice‚ because‚ by growing up we realize life is not about getting what you need‚ but getting what you want. I will now begin to tell the story of a young woman called Maria from a small village in Brazil living in a poor family‚ who “gets
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THE ALCHEMIST BY PAUL COELHO - FREE STUDY GUIDE CONFLICT Protagonist The protagonist of a story is the main character who traditionally undergoes some sort of change. Santiago is the protagonist of this novel. It is his story and his maturing and learning about life that composes the plot. Through his trials and tests‚ we also learn about life. Antagonist The antagonist of a story is the force that provides an obstacle for the protagonist. The antagonist does not always have to be a single
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