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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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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Among all of the themes established in The Alchemist‚ the most relevant theme to the novel is the idea of one’s own personal legend. The story revolves around Santiago‚ striving to achieve his personal legend. He meets new people‚ faces hardships‚ and learns new things about himself and his personal legend on his journey. Santiago has many things that appear while he is on his journey. These things that appear help him to achieve his personal legend and they teach him new‚ valuable lessons about
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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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lake was also too caught up in its own beauty to notice other people. The new myth focuses more on positive outcomes from unfortunate events while the original is negative. It portrays everything to be self-centered. This relates to the tale of the Alchemist because‚ in chasing his personal legend‚ Santiago had to learn to see the world for all that it was‚ not just as it related to his personal struggle. 2)The novel opens with Santiago thinking about his sheep. What does he observe about their
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entitled “The Alchemist” It is a waste of time to read “The Alchemist‚” by Paulo Coelho‚ if the question of which part of the story suggests the title “The Alchemist” remains obscure. Many people have read this book. However‚ most of them don’t know why the title of this novel is “The Alchemist.” The novel is entitled “The Alchemist” because Santiago learns how to become an alchemist from the alchemist‚ Santiago experiences himself what only an alchemist can do by help of the alchemist‚ and it is suggested
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Have you ever wondered if you had a specific purpose in life‚ that nagging feeling that you were meant to do something‚ a destiny for which you’ve been placed on Earth‚ and all you have to do is to discover what it is? If so‚ then after reading The Alchemist you may have a better idea of what it is that you are feeling. This book was originally published O Alquimista in Portuguese in 1988. It was first translated into English in 1993. Since then‚ it has sold millions of copies all over the world.
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The Alchemist Literary Outline The Alchemist. A book about a boy’s quest for hidden treasure‚ seeing new places‚ meeting new people. It has become a worldwide hit‚ selling millions of copies since it’s publication in 1988. It’s received many awards and has drawn scores of scholars and casual readers alike. This book has received raving reviews and stinging critics. Why the divided response to this book? People vastly argue over the meaning the author was trying to convey. Many would argue it’s
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NAME CLASS DATE The Alchemist Book Report “The Alchemist”‚ a novel written by Paulo Coelho‚ describes the story of a young boy‚ Santiago‚ and his pursuit of happiness. Throughout the story‚ Santiago is a Spanish shepherd who is determined to follow his dream of finding hidden treasure in Egypt. To begin his journey‚ Santiago is challenged to leave his comfort zone within his own home and venture out into the unknown world. He had to learn to trust his instinct and the “Soul of the Universe”
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what type of person they are. Leading up to the 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
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