Comparing Santiago's The Merchant, The Englishman And The Alchemist

This book has definitely without a doubt shown me what the mind and heart are truly capable of doing. Santiago was just a shepherd boy and dreamed of this treasure located at the Egypt Pyramids. He set off on his journey and encountered some major help along the way. The Gypsy lady, the King, the Merchant, the Englishman and the Alchemist. Each person played a role in helping him find his destiny. The gypsy lady told him to pursue his dream and he will find his treasure, but in return he must give her one-tenth of his treasure. The King was the one who had lived in his head throughout the story, reminding him to not give up and to be thankful for omens. The Merchant had played the role of giving the boy an option to stop and settle and only