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    Memorable Quotes: A significant quote which was told as a lesson to Santiago by Melchizedek is‚ "It’s this: that at a certain point in our lives‚ we lose control of what’s happening to us‚ and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie"(Coelho 18). This is important because fate doesn’t control one’s life but rather it’s there for us to reach it‚ people feel overwhelmed but always have control and the opportunity to change. Another significant quote would be Santiago’s thoughts

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    What does Santiago learn about himself by pursuing his dreams? The Alchemist‚ written by Paulo Coelho is a story about a youthful‚ adventurous Andalusian shepherd struggling to find his “Personal Legend” Santiago learnt trust is a privilege and it’s important the people you put your trust in is worthy of it.. Santiago was quick to trust the gypsy‚ Melchizedek‚ and the young man who stole his money while Santiago was distracted. Why is it that Santiago put all of his trust in these people

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    Benedicta Wijaya Rhetorical Analysis Essay #2 WRIT 101 W The Alchemist: The Miracle of Love Everybody has ever dreamed a dream. It will be so delightful if we could make that dream comes true. To make it happen‚ it is not easy as we invert our hands. We have to pass through some obstacles that sometimes make us desperately in hope and finally we decide not to continue the process. One of the obstacles that most people face is love. People are afraid of being shut in pursuing their dream by the

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    1. "Its what you have always wanted to accomplish everyone‚ when they are young‚ knows what their Personal Legend is. "At that point in their lives‚ everything is clear and everything is possible. They are not afraid to dream‚ and to yearn for everything they would like to see happen to them in their lives. But‚ as time passes‚ a mysterious force begins to convince them that it will be impossible for them to realize their Personal Legend."(Pg. 21) This quote is when the king meets up with Santiago

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    each book sold in past 50 years‚ “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho is the fifth most read book in the world (Polland‚ 2012). Many people were impressed by this book‚ and people had time to think about their own personal legend after reading this book. The content of “The Alchemist” is so great that people can easily read and understand this novel‚ but the title of this novel‚ “The Alchemist”‚ confused many people. The reason is that even though there is an alchemist in the story‚ the story is mainly about

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    this passage from Star Wars to a scene from The Alchemist. These dialogues are very alike in both characters‚ and conversation topics. Luke is very much like Santiago‚ and the Alchemist like Obi-Wan. Both duets discuss a partnership in which they travel to a place far away to achieve their personal legend‚ or life goal. Obi-Wan says‚ “...come away with me‚ and go to Alderaan” [II‚ II‚ Line 120] to Luke in Star Wars‚ and in The Alchemist‚ the Alchemist similarly states “I am going to guide you across

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    Throughout The Alchemist‚ readers see a clear view of how they are to discover the meaning of life. The first is by discovering their personal legend. People are supposed to go out and seek their life’s destiny. The second is by defeating fear. There is nothing to fear but fear itself. We shouldn’t worry about the past or future. In fact‚ we should be focusing on the present. When we take the focus off of our fears we begin to focus on the present and realize what we’ve been missing. Paulo Coelho

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    situation‚ of course not a Superman or a Batman‚ but a person who falls under the role? Or to listen to something other than voices that’ll help you find treasure? Well J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit”‚ represents a heroic theme while Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist”‚ portrays the theme of listening to the centriole of Person Legends. However‚ both novels share the similar theme of perseverance. In the Hobbit‚ Tolkien portrays the main character‚ the hobbit Bilbo Baggins‚ as a hero as he faces difficult obstacles

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    capable of doing. Santiago was just a shepherd boy and dreamed of this treasure located at the Egypt Pyramids. He set off on his journey and encountered some major help along the way. The Gypsy lady‚ the King‚ the Merchant‚ the Englishman and the Alchemist. Each person played a role in helping him find his destiny. The gypsy lady told him to pursue his dream and he will find his treasure‚ but in return he must give her one-tenth of his treasure. The King was the one who had lived in his head throughout

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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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