a book he absolutely adored called The Alchemist‚ by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. This friend of mine is one of life’s seekers of light and treasure‚ and as such he is a deeply spiritual person – much like Paulo Coelho himself‚ as is obvious when you read his book. I’m different. I believe you make your own treasure and light in life. However‚ Coelho and I seem to agree on one point – the journey is the most important part of the treasure. The Alchemist is a fable about a shepherd boy (named Santiago
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example‚ in the book “The Alchemist” written by Paulo Coelho the quote “Whoever you are‚ or whatever it is you do‚ when you really want something‚ it’s because the desire started in the soul of the world. It’s your mission on Earth.”(Introduction) Coelho is encouraging the reader to think about his/her own life and how the characters in the book are teaching life’s lessons. The main theme of the Alchemist is the search for one’s inner self and finding ones personal desires in this life. This
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them‚ destiny seems an illusion and a figment of the imagination. But what they believe is wrong. Destiny is a supreme force that changes the course of life. Destiny leads journeys and is relayed through our dreams. And this is what both books The Alchemist and The Fifth Mountain are trying to prove. Both books share the themes of destiny‚ dreams and the journey through life. Background of Study Writers write and readers read. Although vast information has been shown recently in the Internet
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251 Essay 5 - Argument Essay The Personal Legend The Outlines * Abraham Lincoln childhood and how he found his personal legend since he was young * How Abraham Lincoln started to follow his personal legend inspiration in his youth and what he achieved in his early life. * What are the results for following his personal legend‚ and how he changed the whole world? * Conclusion that mention the difference between a person has a personal legend to follow it‚ and a person who just live
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“The Alchemist” Formal Paragraph In the story The Alchemist‚ by Paulo Coelho‚ the author uses the theme‚ “individuals should always follow their dreams‚” to teach the reader lessons about life. When Santiago is with the crystal merchant‚ the crystal merchant reveals his unfulfilled dream to go on a religious pilgrimage to Mecca. People of different classes and cultures all traveled to Mecca to fulfill their dreams. “All who went there were happy at having done so.”(55) All these people followed
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The Alchemist Most people when they hear of ‘A Hero’ they think of those who’re strong‚ bold‚ to be admired for his/her brave deeds‚ ones that set out on adventures/quests and overcome any obstacle. In the novel The Alchemist‚ a hero is displayed as one who follows what they believe to be right‚ takes the initiative to lead their lives(Quests)‚ discover what they truly want‚ and bring enlightenment to themselves and others along the way to finding/achieving their ambitions. Santiago grew in his
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as a popular means of travel across deserts for people today (Hays‚ Transportation along the Silk Road). Multiple accounts from people‚ who traveled in a caravan‚ suggest that it is tedious and somewhat monotonous. Yet‚ much of Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist took place in a desert caravan. The character‚ Santiago‚ learned a lot from the desert when traveling in the caravan; life in a caravan was different from a sedentary life‚ but this environment was conducive to Santiago learning the language of the
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Block 4 Personal Legend Narrative What is a personal legend? A personal legend is the path we decide to take that fills our hearts with enthusiasm; it is the path of our dreams. My personal legend has changed overtime. I have been influenced along my journey. I have also been faced with many obstacles‚ but I have still made movement with them there. I have learned many lessons along my journey‚ and I will continue to learn more. This is my personal legend‚ read on. When I was
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The Alchemist‚ a Personal Legend can be found and accomplished because‚ “... when you want something‚ all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it” (Coelho 24). The idea of a Personal Legend‚ a dream‚ or treasure is constantly mentioned in the Alchemist. Personal Legend begins‚ when Santiago has a dream to when he finally meets the Englishman. The only difference was that Santiago was actually pursuing his dream; while as the Englishman was still searching for his. In the Alchemist‚ there
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Independent Novel Book Report: The Alchemist An alchemist‚ by definition‚ is one who practices the chemical science of transmuting base metals into gold. In “The Alchemist‚” there is an alchemist who assists the main character‚ Santiago‚ in pursuing his Personal Legend and finding his treasure in life. The title of the book is referring to Santiago as an alchemist‚ not because he turns lead into gold‚ but because he turns his ordinary life into “gold.” In Part One of the book‚ Santiago‚ a shepherd
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