The Alchemist is a novel written by Paulo Coelho‚ a Brazilian novelist‚ and it was first published in 1988. It is about a boy named Santiago who left his work as a shepherd‚ his hometown in Spain‚ and even his love to pursue his lifelong dream‚ or as stated in the book‚ his Personal Legend. This novel in one of the top bestselling books in history‚ and is also the most translated book by any living author according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The novel also reflects the life of the author
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Literary Essay Prep Title of book: The Valkyries Main Literary Element focus: Characterization CLAIM/THESIS: Through the use of characterization‚ Paulo Coelho illustrates the character of Paulo as he experiences an internal struggle of wanting to pursue his pleasures versus the fear of unknown and losing his happiness/everything he loves and cares for. He does this by using shifts in point of view as Paulo’s wife experiences this journey with him. SECTIONS OF MY PAPER TO ANSWER THESIS:
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quest through the main character‚ Santiago in his novel‚ The Alchemist. In Chapter one of Foster’s book‚ he states that Every trip is a Quest (Except when its not). The definition of a journey is completely different of that of a quest. Most books are considered as journeys‚ but the Alchemist takes it a step further. According to Foster‚ every quest has a quester or person who goes on the quest whether he knows it or not. In The Alchemist‚ Santiago’s personal legend‚ which he finds through the King
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1. ABSENTATION: As an introduction of the lead character‚ Brida came to the mountain in search for the Magus. There‚ she asked him to be his teacher. He then approved of it and made her sit down at the top of the mountain and leave her there to test whether she can overcome her fears. 2. INTERDICTION: Upon her search for the Magus‚ she traveled for over 90 miles‚ when she came to the village and asked the people‚ they warned her that the Magus had already tried to seduce one of the village girls
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“ELEVEN MINUTES” by Paulo Coelho Sometimes in life‚ to get what you desperately want‚ you have to give what you already have. And by that I mean you have to give up your own self. Being a traveling spirit requires not only a lot of money‚ but also a lot of sacrifice‚ because‚ by growing up we realize life is not about getting what you need‚ but getting what you want. I will now begin to tell the story of a young woman called Maria from a small village in Brazil living in a poor family‚ who “gets
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THE ALCHEMIST BY PAUL COELHO - FREE STUDY GUIDE CONFLICT Protagonist The protagonist of a story is the main character who traditionally undergoes some sort of change. Santiago is the protagonist of this novel. It is his story and his maturing and learning about life that composes the plot. Through his trials and tests‚ we also learn about life. Antagonist The antagonist of a story is the force that provides an obstacle for the protagonist. The antagonist does not always have to be a single
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Often‚ in life‚ things that we think are missing‚ are ’under our noses’ all along. If we lose something and stress about it half the time it’s in our pockets‚ and we’re worrying over nothing. It is the same thing in the Alchemist. In this text‚ a young shepherd‚ Santiago‚ searches for his personal legend (purpose in life). He sells his sheep and travels to Egypt in search of treasure he dreamed was under the pyramids. On the way‚ he learns about himself‚ and falls in love. When he reaches the pyramids
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Van Lupardi 10/23 FYPO Book Review The Alchemist The Alchemist is an adventuristic novel written by Paulo Coelho that takes place in both Europe and Africa. Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian author who published this book in 1988. The original language the novel was written in was Portuguese; the book became a best seller internationally and was then translated into seventy different languages. The main character is Santiago‚ an Andalusian shepherd who has a dream under a sycamore
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a book he absolutely adored called The Alchemist‚ by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. This friend of mine is one of life’s seekers of light and treasure‚ and as such he is a deeply spiritual person – much like Paulo Coelho himself‚ as is obvious when you read his book. I’m different. I believe you make your own treasure and light in life. However‚ Coelho and I seem to agree on one point – the journey is the most important part of the treasure. The Alchemist is a fable about a shepherd boy (named Santiago
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The Alchemist is an exciting adventure about a boy living for his dream‚ which is his “Personal Legend”. Many archetypes were revealed in the story such as the hero‚ the wise old man‚ supernatural aid‚ the journey‚ and rags to riches. These archetypes help create the story‚ The Alchemist. The hero is the main character Santiago because he has made the choice to sacrifice his life for his Personal Legend. He wanted to live the life of a shepherd but gave that up to look for his Personal Legend‚
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