Santiago's Journey Of Self-Discovery In 'The Alchemist'

The Alchemist Essay

In “The Alchemist”, Santiago sets on a journey of self-discovery, in his journey he encounters significant moments and experiences that are important. These moments include his meeting with the King of Salem, Melchizedek that helped Santiago set off on his journey to the pyramids of Egypt, meeting Fatima and teaching him how to love, Santiago’s meeting with the Alchemist, who taught him more about omens and how to read them. The Alchemist finished off his journey of self-discovery and led him down a path of success. Santiago’s meeting with the King of Salem began his journey of self-discovery. While Santiago was reading his book an old man sat next to him and introduced himself as a Melchizedek, the King of Salem. Santiago has never heard of a place called Salem and thinks that the old man is crazy. He thought the old man was part of the Gypsy scam he encountered earlier saying how his treasure is in the pyramids. While Santiago continues to read, …show more content…
It was during an invasion of the oasis, he met the alchemist. The alchemist sent a bird over the oasis as an omen, Santiago interpreted the omen and warned the officials of the oasis that an invasion is coming near. After telling them about the invasion, he walked out and found the alchemist asking him was it him who read the omen. Santiago answers that Allah willed his vision to occur. When the boy says he was following his Personal Legend, the alchemist explained that he was testing his courage and that he must not give up on his goal. The alchemist teaches Santiago many things about Personal Legends and omens that help Santiago on his journey. In one of their conversations the alchemist says “Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World, and one day it will return there.” The Alchemist helped him find his Personal Legend and guided him through the desert and to the