Wednesday, June 27, 2018

The Alchemist Novel by Paulo Coelho

What do you know about Santiago? 
Santiago is an important character in the action of the story. He opened his eyes in his small-town Andalusia and later becomes a shepherd. He wants to explore the world and somehow he succeeded because of his curiosity towards the natural world.   

Who is the king of Salem? 
Melchizedek, He met with Santiago in the town Square of Tarifa. He told Santiago about the soul of the immortal world and personal legend.   

Where does Santiago meet Englishman? Santiago encountered Englishman on the caravan to Al-Fayoum.   

What Englishman wants to study? 
Alchemist, that is why he is traveling to Al-Fayoum.   

Who gave Santiago the bundle of  Books? 
The Englishman is the one who has given books to Santiago and he learns a lot from him it also includes Alchemy.   

Who is Fatima? 
She was living in Al-Fayoum where Santiago met her. On his first meeting, he falls in love with her. he wanted to marry her but she refused his proposal.     

Who was the Alchemist? 
He was a very powerful Alchemist and also the title figure of the book. he lives in the Oasis of Al-Fayoum. He helps Santiago to reach the destination. He appears to be the faithful disciple of Alchemist.   

Who gave Santiago the Job when he was robbed? 
The Shopkeeper.   

What is "Personal legend" telling us throughout the novel? 
It is the symbol of life which gives the purpose to any person who wants to do something different in his life. Personal legend is a spiritual awareness it gives the meaning to our aims goals and destinations.     

What are the themes of the Novel? 
Dreams 
Fate 
Love 
Omens 
Religion                             

Spirituality.   

What Cobra Symbolizes in the Novel? 
Cobra indicates the anger and terror.   

What Hawks and Gold Symbolizes?       
Hawk symbolizes the feeling of anger and violent behavior while Gold symbolizes a desire to achieve something in life.     

What is Soul of World, mentioned in the novel? 
It is an abstract power related to spirituality.     

How did they find food in the Desert? 
Through Hawk Alchemist finds food in the Desert.       

Where did Santiago go when he was leaving the Oasis? 
To say goodbye to Fatima…   

What Profession Santiago wants for him? 
Santiago parents wanted him to become Priest but Santiago wanted to be the Shepherd.                          
According to Alchemist, what is more, ill than hardships? 
According to him, Fear of hardships is iller than any other things in the world.  

Who was Riding the horse? 
Alchemist.  

How many People were in Caravan? 
Two hundred men were gathered and there were four hundred animals with them.  

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