The Alchemist Theme
One of the main themes that the author, Paulo Coelho, is trying to emphasize is to follow one's dream and fulfill one's Personal Legend or ultimate goal in life no matter what one has to overcome including love and fear; because if one doesn't pursue their Personal Legend, then one will regret it its entire life. When one sets out to accomplish its goal, one will only find it where its heart is and all things in life will help one achieve that Personal Legend.
Some quotes that support the theme in the story are listed below.
- “When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream. This quote relates to the novel because once Santiago had decided to find the treasure, all the people he met helped him in some way to reach his Personal Legend. For example, the gypsy woman, …show more content…
Such as, the thieves and the giving up his beloved sheep are just the beginning of the list.
- "Because, wherever your heart is, that is where you will find your treasure.” Santiago traveled half-way around the world in seek of the treasure but found it where he had originally began his journey. Since, it was there where he had left behind everything in order to find that treasure.
- “Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams.” This supports the theme by declaring that fear of anything like not being able to transform into wind or fear of losing everything he gained will not stop Santiago from continuing on to his Personal Legend. It paid off passing all the difficult times he had encountered throughout his trip.
- “You must understand that love never keeps a man from pursuing his
One of the main themes that the author, Paulo Coelho, is trying to emphasize is to follow one's dream and fulfill one's Personal Legend or ultimate goal in life no matter what one has to overcome including love and fear; because if one doesn't pursue their Personal Legend, then one will regret it its entire life. When one sets out to accomplish its goal, one will only find it where its heart is and all things in life will help one achieve that Personal Legend.
Some quotes that support the theme in the story are listed below.
- “When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream. This quote relates to the novel because once Santiago had decided to find the treasure, all the people he met helped him in some way to reach his Personal Legend. For example, the gypsy woman, …show more content…
Such as, the thieves and the giving up his beloved sheep are just the beginning of the list.
- "Because, wherever your heart is, that is where you will find your treasure.” Santiago traveled half-way around the world in seek of the treasure but found it where he had originally began his journey. Since, it was there where he had left behind everything in order to find that treasure.
- “Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams.” This supports the theme by declaring that fear of anything like not being able to transform into wind or fear of losing everything he gained will not stop Santiago from continuing on to his Personal Legend. It paid off passing all the difficult times he had encountered throughout his trip.
- “You must understand that love never keeps a man from pursuing his