In The Alchemist, each stage of Santiago’s journey is important, but the test and allies are most vital to his success. The gypsy for example, is the character who sparks his interest in following his dreams in the first place. Without her, he will not pursue his personal legend. Throughout his journey, his biggest test is having to turn himself into wind. It reveals that his journey is full of learning since he understood the Soul of the World to such depths that he could turn himself into wind. “The boy reaches through the Soul of the World and sees that it is part of the Soul of God. And he sees that the Soul of God is in his own soul. And that he, a boy can perform miracles” (157). The boy doubts that his journey is worth leaving Fatima
