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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Santiago falls in love with her at the well there. He and Fatima talk everyday for several weeks‚ and finally he asks her to marry him. Fatima‚ however‚ insists that he seek out his Personal Legend before they marry. The Alchemist: very powerful alchemist who lives at the Al-Fayoum oasis in Egypt. Initially‚ Santiago hears about him through the Englishman‚ but eventually Santiago reveals himself to be the Alchemist ’s true disciple. The
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book‚ The Alchemist (1988)‚ demonstrates a boy named Santiago following his dream‚ also known as his “Personal Legend”‚ and encounters various obstacles‚ which will convey him to what he will become. The connection made by Paulo Coelho in this manuscript was‚ all that is around him will eventually assist the effort made by the individual (Santiago). Paulo Coelho reveals many spiritual/religious references tied with the acts and decisions of Santiago‚ and how they guide him‚ and how he follows them up
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Santiago Marina Resort Online Reservation and Billing System In Partial Fulfilment Of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Gullon‚ Kim Jergrace Rabina‚ Honey Leen Della‚ Kathleen March 22‚ 2013 Introduction: A Resort basically a place used for relaxation or recreation‚ attracting visitors for holidays or vacations. Resorts are places‚ towns or sometimes commercial establishment operated by a single company. The term “Resort”
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feature of bravery; bravely moving into new unknown work‚ or sticking with ill proven concepts. In the novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho the author puts forward heavy usage of bravery in the concept of his book. Within the text the protagonist Santiago has several experiences in which he displays bravery through his ability to remain focused and take risks. In order for one to successfully accomplish his/her personal legend‚ one must put forward multiple acts of bravery. Throughout Santiago’s
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The alchemist - Paulo Coelho The author Paulo Coelho was born in Brazil August 24‚ 1947 and is a lyricist and novelist. Paulo Coelho is one of the world’s most read authors. He is believed to be the fifth most read author through time. Coelho has done a lot of different things in his life. As a teenager he was a rebel and a hippy. Later he started a publishing company‚ wrote lyrics for Brazil’s most popular artists and has even been in a mental hospital. He has also worked as a journalist
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destroyed but not defeated” In the Old man and the sea‚ Santiago says‚ “A man can be destroyed but not defeated. (Page 93)” The true statement can be referred to throughout the novel. Santiago is in the end physically destroyed‚ but mentally he is not defeated. Santiago’s courage and pride pushes him forward throughout the novel‚ even when it looks like hope is lost‚ but is never defeated. Destruction means to completely ruin or spoil. Santiago experienced this destruction. It started with 84 days
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Wang 1 A RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE COURSE ENGLISH 3H BY Michael Wang Fishing and Fighting for Dreams Mrs. Carmody Period 8 April 16‚ 2012 Wang 2 Many authors‚ critics‚ and everyday social readers define Ernest Hemingway as the prime example of 20th century American literature. Hemingway’s works transcend time itself‚ so that even readers today analyze and criticize his works. His works‚ of course‚ have drawn praises and animosity from all corners of the globe
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In The Alchemist‚ Santiago embarked on a journey that he would have never completed without determination‚ courage‚ and love aiding him along the way. If Santiago had not possessed these traits‚ he would have never been able to fulfill his dream. An examination of his journey reveals the importance of determination‚ courage‚ and love in Santiago’s life. One of Santiago’s defining qualities was his determination. Santiago was determined to pursue his personal legend which he saw in his dream
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“On the other side you could make out the groves of blue banana trees in the moonlight‚ the sad swamps‚ and the phosphorescent line of the Caribbean on the horizon. Santiago Nasar pointed to an intermittent light at sea and told us that it was the soul in the torment of a slave ship that had sunk with a cargo of blacks from Senegal across from the main harbor mouth at Cartagena de Indias.” (Page 6667) 6. “Nevertheless
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