One scene that involves conflict in The Alchemist is toward the beginning of the book when the protagonist, Santiago, discusses with his father his desire to travel. His father thinks it would be best for him to stay put. Santiago wants to travel. Santiago is conflicted, internally, with what decision to make. Once he makes the decision to move on, his father is supportive.
Another conflict occurs when Santiago first travels to Africa. There, he's confronted by a stranger who seems helpful at first. Santiago learns the "hard way," that this stranger really has larceny on his mind. Through both conflicts, Santiago uses the experiences to grow and further his quest in search of his personal legend.
Santiago, the alchemist, and their
Another conflict occurs when Santiago first travels to Africa. There, he's confronted by a stranger who seems helpful at first. Santiago learns the "hard way," that this stranger really has larceny on his mind. Through both conflicts, Santiago uses the experiences to grow and further his quest in search of his personal legend.
Santiago, the alchemist, and their