THE ALCHEMIST BY PAULO COELHO INTRODUCTION Paulo Coelho was born in Rio de Janeiro‚ Brazil on August 24‚ 1947. Before becoming the most widely published Brazilian author he worked as a theatre director‚ an actor and a journalist. In the 1970’s‚ Coelho was also a successful song writer whose songs were sung by such well known brazilian singers as Elis Regina‚ Rita Lee and Raul Seixas. Coelho also travelled the world and became more and more interested in Eastern religions. He wrote 13 books‚
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BOOK: The Alchemist AUTHOR: Paulo Coelho Thesis Statement: The novel “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho is an emotive story that has reached many lectors and for its popularity‚ this novel has transcended by many generations. 1. About Paulo Coehlo Paulo Coehlo is a Brazilian writer who always dreamed of an artistic career‚ something frowned upon in his middle-class household. In the austere surroundings of a strict Jesuit school Paulo discovered his true vocation‚ however‚ his parents
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Alchemist Nguyen 1st Hour The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Alchemist is an inspiring story about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who traveled from his home in Spain to Egypt in search of treasure buried in the pyramids. Santiago has to take risks that no one would ever take. No one knows what the treasure is‚ not even Santiago and no one knows if Santiago will make this out alive. Along the way‚ Santiago meets people that teach him the importance of following your heart and dreams.
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The Alchemist Reaction Paper The novel‚ The Alchemist by Paul Coehlo‚ follows around Santiago who’s occupation at the time was a shepherd who had a desire to live life to the fullest. The book introduces the readers to Santiago having a nightmare and he is afraid that his nightmare is symbolic of how his life is at its current stage. To further comprehend his dream‚ Santiago meets with a gypsy who explains to him that he has a quest to find a treasure. Then‚ he encounters and old man‚ Melchizedek
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The Alchemist was written by Paulo Coelho and it was first published in 1988. It was originally written in Portuguese and has since been translated in 67 different languages. It has sold over 65 million copies worldwide and was awarded “Best Fiction Corine International Award” in 2002. It follows a story of a boy named Santiago who is following his personal legend. The Alchemist has many archetypal themes and symbols including wise old men‚ women‚ and the nature around him. Throughout this novel
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A. Loren Eiseley begins his essay sitting in his office‚ having gratefulness for water. 1. He believes water is magical and contains life. 2. He explains his amazement of the water beetle and the green algae that grows in rain puddles on the rooftop. 3. He describes the possibility to experience the escape of being confined in skin. 4. The opportunity to be submerged and be one with the water. 5. Many years ago‚ he experiences this opportunity in a remote western country on the Platte River
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* Mundane Wisdom Book review of “The Alchemist” Regine Carlo N. Alvarez BSBA-FTM/ I-2 The theme of the phenomenal novel “The Alchemist” written by Paulo Coelho revolves around dreams‚ symbols‚ and adventure. It tells of a young shepherd named Santiago who travels around Andalusia and once dreams of a treasure hidden in the pyramids of Egypt. It is a book full of wisdom and life lessons used to achieved one’s dreams and fulfill self-happiness. The story opens in the
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day she’ll move on and forget about her. The Alchemist points out to Santiago that Fatima is a woman of the desert‚ and that she understands the importance of people completing their “Personal Legend” and will wait for him to return. If she didn’t wait for him‚ that means she did not truly love him‚ and he should forget about her. As they left the oasis‚ the Alchemist advises Santiago‚ “Don’t think about what you’ve left behind” (Coelho 123). The Alchemist noticed the regretful expression on Santiago’s
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Character Development In The Alchemist The novel The Alchemist written by Paulo Coelho is about a boy that is on a journey to find his personal legend. Throughout his journey he is helped by many people he meets‚ but he also has to overcome many obstacles that try to prevent him from finding his personal legend. In The Alchemist the main character Santiago shows a lot of character development through the ongoing knowledge he gains throughout his journey. At the start of the book Santiago shows immaturity
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A young man named Santiago led a flock of sheep all along the countryside. Throughout his journey‚ he came near some interesting people as well as offers. The Alchemist portrays having the fear to fail in the pursuit of our dreams. To make decisions on your beliefs not on the opinions of others‚ facing new challenges everyday is what makes us succeed and will vanish the fear of failing that usually leads us to tragedy. This book also tries to encourage you to live life the way you want to.
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