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    The Alchemist

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    Project Gutenberg’s How to Live on 24 Hours a Day‚ by Arnold Bennett This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it‚ give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.net Title: How to Live on 24 Hours a Day

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    Bob Ray 5/20/13 Essay Reflection My first year of high school has been challenging. My world literature class’s writing assignments were the most challenging. There were many things that I find difficult but I had to make adjustments so I can improve as a writer in high school. At the beginning of the year‚ I struggled most in the analysis part of the essay. The analysis made up most of the point value of a paragraph. In the Maus essay assignment‚ my paragraphs were made up of mostly

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    Allegory In The Alchemist

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    The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a story focused heavily on allegory and meaning. It tells the tale of Santiago‚ a shepherd‚ following the omens of the world to reach his own Personal Legend. A theme of The Alchemist is the whole word is working with people to achieve their Personal Legends. As a shepherd‚ sheep were and are a large part of Santiago’s life. They represent Santiago before his journey begins and are an important point of his progression. For example‚ “He owned a jacket‚ a book that

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    Imagery In The Alchemist

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    In “The Alchemist‚” Paulo Coelho uses diction‚ imagery‚ and a flashback to characterize the novel’s protagonist‚ Santiago‚ while relating to themes. Based on the novel‚ Santiago could be characterized as someone who is intuitive and connected to nature. Coelho uses imagery such as‚ “he could see the stars through the half-destroyed roof‚” (3) to show that Santiago is not one to fear nature‚ but rather that Santiago thrives in nature. Santiago uses his limited resources in multiple ways‚ such as

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    Freshman Advice Well for starters I guess I should start by telling you about my freshman year in high school. Well when I was a freshman in high school I didn’t go to Pinecrest‚ in fact I didn’t even go to a normal high school! The school I went to included 6th grade all the way up to 12th grade. The school I went is an alternative school. The name of the school is Pinckney‚ so I’m not really sure what advice to give the incoming freshman class of Pinecrest. So I’m just going to give advice

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    alchemist essay

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    statement is best represented by the 3 main characters within the book‚ the crystal merchant‚ the king of Salem (Melchizedek) and the protagonist Santiago. The main theme of the book the‚ The Alchemist written by Paulo Coelho would be‚ why overcoming your fears enable you to pursue your dreams. The crystal merchant in the book‚ The Alchemist is afraid of pursuing his dream to make a pilgrimage to Mecca because he thinks he will have nothing to live for once he’s achieved his dream. The crystal merchant

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    Essay On The Alchemist

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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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    The Alchemist - Review

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    BOOK REVIEW The Alchemist Greta Khawbung “The Alchemist”‚ an allegorical novel‚ is first written in Portuguese and has since been translated into 67 languages‚ winning the Guinness World Record for most translated book by a living author

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    Alchemist Analytical Essay Mentor Figures in The Alchemist The Alchemist is a philosophical story by Paulo Coelho about a boy named Santiago who follows his dreams. He sets off on an arduous journey to the Egyptian pyramids and learns many valuable lessons as he attempts to uncover hidden treasure. With the aid of a number of inspiring individuals who provide valuable insight on their personal beliefs‚ Santiago seeks to fulfill his main obligation in life. If Santiago did not have the assistance

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    The Alchemist Review

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    The Alchemist. Paulo Coelho. Brazil: Editora Rocco Ltd‚ 1988 The Alchemist is said to be one of the most important literary phenomenons of the 20th century‚ selling more than 30 million copies worldwide. The novel has been translated into over 67 languages and tops the all time best-seller list in 18 countries. The Alchemist has been called “A Fable about Following Your Dreams”. Fables are cautionary tales that always have a purpose. Paulo Coelho’s purpose for writing this novel is to show that

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