Coelho's The Alchemist

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A. Historical information: In 1988, the Helmet Massacre of the Tikuna people occurred in Brazil, where 4 were killed, 19 were wounded, and 10 disappeared. B. Biographical Information: He wrote the alchemist in two weeks, He follows phenomenon like Santiago does in the book. He is interested in many religions as he display it in the alchemist and his other books.Coelho enrolled in law school as a young man but dropped out to travel, through Latin America, North Africa, and Europe. C. Characteristics of the genre: The Alchemist is a fantasy. It focuses on fables and myths. Most of his decisions are made by omens. D. Plot Summary: The Gypsy's interpretation of Santiago's dream. This is key because this is what starts Santiago's dream. Santiago …show more content…

.Characters: Santiago- Is the main character of The Alchemist. He travels from Andalusia in southern Spain to the Egyptian pyramids to search for a hidden treasure, learning life lessons along the way. He is very faithful, perseverant, and hardworking. Old Woman -A fortune teller that interprets Santiago's recurring dream. She comes of creepy, conniving and untrustworthy. Melchizedek/King of Salem- Is an old man who from the Old Testament, and explains what a Personal Legend is and pushes Santiago to follow his dream. The kings is wise, generous, and kind. Crystal Merchant- A man of Tangier that hires Santiago to work in his shop. He is one of the people in the story that contrast Santiago because her is not of who goes after his personal legend. He can be described as contempt, deterrent. Alchemist- Is an extraordinary man that lives at the oasis and can turn any metal into gold. The alchemist helps Santiago make the journey from the oasis to the Egyptian pyramids. He can be described as wise, patient and understanding Fatima- Is an Arab girl who lives at the oasis. Santiago he falls in love with her. She supports Santiago to finish his journey although he will have to leave her. She can be described as selfless, compassionate, and …show more content…

Setting: The Alchemist takes place in multiple places. It takes place in the Spanish pastures, Tarifa, Tangier, and the Sahara desert. B. Symbols: Crystal Glassware: It represent the fragility of ones dreams and how easily it can be broken. Desert: The desert is symbolic for all the difficulty and hardship a persona has to endure before they reach their goal. Shepherds and Sheep: The relationship between the two different forms of life symbolizes the open barrier between all life form and how they can be connected without speaking the exact same language. Thieves: Thieves symbolizes people who try to get a shortcut to achieve their personal dream. I. Possible Themes: Personal Legends: the personally legend is a reoccurring thee in this book. The Personal Legend is kind of ones destiny. It an opportunity to make a person grow as a person and achieve goal they never thought they could achieve. Dreams: Dreams is also a reoccurring theme that is constantly being shown also. They are the a personal desires what they want in life; where and what they see their lives being

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