* Mundane Wisdom 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
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Alchemist Nguyen 1st Hour The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Alchemist is an inspiring story about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who traveled from his home in Spain to Egypt in search of treasure buried in the pyramids. Santiago has to take risks that no one would ever take. No one knows what the treasure is‚ not even Santiago and no one knows if Santiago will make this out alive. Along the way‚ Santiago meets people that teach him the importance of following your heart and dreams.
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Riordan‚ Susan Collins‚ and Gary Paulsen. Some of the well-known novels that use this theme are Percy Jackson the Lightning Thief‚ Hatchet‚ and The Hunger Games. Many characters in Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist embark on their personal journeys. Through The Alchemist‚ Paulo Coelho Focuses on journey/personal growth of the main characters‚ such as Santiago and the crystal merchant. The
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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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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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Both writers have a dark‚ but hidden light to their writing. In Shakespeare’s Sonnet XXIX and Coelho’s The Alchemist‚ there are many instances of symbolism‚ irony‚ and imagery. The characters of these stories are seeking something more than what they originally have. The use of symbolism in these two writings is used to depict different hidden themes. In The Alchemist‚ Santiago’s sheep are a good example of symbolism. The sheep help the boy to understand one of the many languages of the world. The
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INTRDUCTION Allegory is a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms‚ figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another. In other words allegory is a story in words or prose‚ with double meaning. It has a primary or a surface meaning and it has got a secondary or under the surface meaning. One of the best known allegory in English language‚ is John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress”. The Pilgrim’s Progress
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Paulo Coelho‚ the author of The Alchemist‚ alludes the importance of travel in our lives and in our pursuit of our dreams through Santiago’s quest. Santiago‚ the main character‚ had been having a reoccurring dream that prompted him to seek spiritual assistance from a Gypsy. The Gypsy had interpreted his reoccurring dream as being apart of the ‘Language of the World’‚ where he has to travel to the Pyramids in order to discover the treasure that will make him a rich man. Santiago decides to go forward
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Many characters are given courage as their strongest virtue. This virtue is usually hidden in the character until the moment it is needed most. An example of this is in The Alchemist. Santiago was a boy trying to fulfill his personal legend. He was on a journey that required hard tasks. At different times‚ he felt like giving up‚ but he built up his courage throughout the story. The first example of courage was when Santiago wanted to become a Shepard. The Alchemist states‚ “His parents
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present the importance of wealth and love is to fulfilment and self-discovery in ‘The Alchemist’ and ‘Siddhartha’? Siddartha and The Alchemists are both novels featuring a world of sacrifice and journeys of the soul in order to find enlightenment and have fulfilling lives. Both stories show a journey distracted by love and wealth but ultimately returning to their desired goal of finding true happiness. The Alchemist describes the journey of a humble shepherd who seems to live a happy life before he
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