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 mythical region of Andalusia
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LABORATORY REPORT Activity: Influence of Fluid Intake on Urine Formation Name: Miriam Rivera Instructor: Renee Faulcon Date: 09.09.2014 Predictions Urine output will be highest during water loading Urine osmolarity will be highest during water loading Plasma osmolarity increases with dehydration Materials and Methods Dependent Variable urine and plasma values Independent Variable fluid intake Controlled Variables room temperature‚ age‚ gender‚ and weight 4. Subjects were asked to refrain
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believe in adult baptism‚ pacifism‚ the separation of church and state as well as the importance of having faith spread throughout the community. Both Miriam and David set a strong example for their children of the way that they want to be a part of the church. Because they do not have a proper place for their church services to take place‚ Miriam‚ David‚ and the rest of the people who own land in the Amish community‚ each take turns hosting a service‚ as well as providing lunch afterwards. The Amish
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enlightenment to themselves and others along the way to finding/achieving their ambitions. Santiago grew in his quest to discover what he wanted and bring happiness to others and them to him. It’s said that if you can find a path with no obstacles then it probably does not lead anywhere. Such obstacles often lead to opportunities unknown to us that can make one successful and happy. This is similar to the lives of Santiago in the novel‚ as the hero progresses on their journey they begin to learn more about
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determination against the forces of nature. Santiago uses his years of fishing experience to catch the marlin and trump nature. Similarly‚ Spielberg’s Jaws follows 3 men’s battle with a great white shark. In the end‚ they too accomplish their goal of beating nature. Overall‚ The Old Man and the Sea and Jaws show
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climax‚ the alchemist tells the chief of the war tribe that Santiago can turn himself into the wind and demolish his whole camp. The chief says he wants to see him do the impossible act‚ and gives Santiago three days to prepare. If Santiago could not complete the task‚ the chief was allowed to take the alchemist and the boy’s lives. After three days of preparing for his task with the alchemist‚ they both return to the camp. From the start Santiago believed he was going to lose his life because he assumed
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the village. While the townspeople celebrate the arrival of the Bishop; sex‚ alcohol‚ and murder coincide with the supposedly sacred event. Marquez reveals hypocrisy through biblical allusions‚ the villages hedonistic lifestyle‚ and the murder of Santiago Nasar. The bible is often used as source of divine inspiration‚ but in Chronicle of a Death Foretold biblical stories are satirized to reflect the hypocrisy of the church. For example‚ many of the town’s people are named after biblical characters
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In the novel The Old Man and the Sea‚ Ernest Hemingway creates a story full of adventures and endurance in which an old fisherman‚ Santiago‚ is the principal character. This novel contains a specific plot which guides us throughout his journey. Likewise‚ Hemingway provides a well-detailed setting and characterization description that transmit us all the environmental circumstances and feelings within the story‚ as well within the characters. The themes used in this novel are related to the love of
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Alchemist Essay Thesis: Throughout The Alchemist‚ Santiago travels on a tremendous journey‚ transforming from a simple‚ Andalusian Sheppard boy‚ to a wise and powerful individual. Along the way he experiences certain revelations and discoveries from Melchizedek‚ the crystal merchant‚ and the alchemist. Body Paragraph #1: Santiago first meets Melchizedek‚ while passing through the town of Tarifa. Melchizedek appears as an old Spanish man‚ and introduces himself as‚ “The King of Salem.”
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balance of sacrifice in relation to reward‚ and realizing ones own Personal Legend. The story follows the main character Santiago‚ born in small town Andalusia‚ as he leaves his life of a comfortable shepherd behind and sets out across deserts and continents. Santiago travels all the way from Spain to the pyramids in Egypt in search of a hidden treasure. On this journey Santiago comes across different people and aspects that represent literary and historical allusions‚ this includes a king named Melchizedek
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