Throughout the world, people seem to be divided amongst two distinct groups: those who love nature, and those who love mankind 's nurture of its own kind. While those who love nature spend the majority of their time exploring throughout, whether by hiking, camping, fishing, etc. those who do not share this love, tend to spend their time indoors. However, it must be noted, that neither group is ultimately correct, nor is on groups ultimately incorrect. It is the mixture of these two groups where the truth lies. In all honesty, mankind can find similarities (to itself) in both realms, providing a sense of comfort. In The Alchemist, by Paulo Coehlo, this idea is expressed and explored, via comparisons to metallic substances, deserts, and universal
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Just prior to the Alchemist and Santiago splitting up, the Alchemist decides to leave Santiago with a piece of advice about life. He notes, " 'One dies of thirst just when the palm trees have appeared in the horizon" ' (77). This quote, again teaches a profound lesson, however, that can only be learned by way of deep analysis. In this case, the Alchemist is talking about a case where a man is stuck in a desert, looking for a way to be saved. Although, in every case, the stranded man finds civilization, or at least resources, just as it is too late. Here, the desert is referring to life. Just as one is constantly looking for bliss in life, it never seems to come until the last few moments on one 's life. The palm trees, in this case, as the bliss, the treasure that one searches for all of his life. Furthermore, the novel mentions, "The boy rode along through the desert for several hours, listening avidly to what his heart had to say. It was as if his heart would tell him where his treasure was hidden" (81). Again, the novel comes to teach that one must learns from everyone and everything. As the boy looks through the desert, only then can he really begin his search for the treasure. It cannot be overstated how important this lesson is. By looking to others, and only by looking to …show more content…
The novel teaches that, in this short time on Earth, one cannot discard any gift that he is given, since that is the only way to achieve one 's life treasure. In a more general sense, this lesson can be applied in day to day life. All too often, people discard others and their views, simply be cause they predetermine these individuals to be somewhat worthless. What mankind can learn from this, is too always accepting. However, this does not imply that human beings are perfect. Rather, it is that humans beings are human, they all have faults, however my they also all have virtues. One must discard their vices, but never come to think that this determines a person as a
Just prior to the Alchemist and Santiago splitting up, the Alchemist decides to leave Santiago with a piece of advice about life. He notes, " 'One dies of thirst just when the palm trees have appeared in the horizon" ' (77). This quote, again teaches a profound lesson, however, that can only be learned by way of deep analysis. In this case, the Alchemist is talking about a case where a man is stuck in a desert, looking for a way to be saved. Although, in every case, the stranded man finds civilization, or at least resources, just as it is too late. Here, the desert is referring to life. Just as one is constantly looking for bliss in life, it never seems to come until the last few moments on one 's life. The palm trees, in this case, as the bliss, the treasure that one searches for all of his life. Furthermore, the novel mentions, "The boy rode along through the desert for several hours, listening avidly to what his heart had to say. It was as if his heart would tell him where his treasure was hidden" (81). Again, the novel comes to teach that one must learns from everyone and everything. As the boy looks through the desert, only then can he really begin his search for the treasure. It cannot be overstated how important this lesson is. By looking to others, and only by looking to …show more content…
The novel teaches that, in this short time on Earth, one cannot discard any gift that he is given, since that is the only way to achieve one 's life treasure. In a more general sense, this lesson can be applied in day to day life. All too often, people discard others and their views, simply be cause they predetermine these individuals to be somewhat worthless. What mankind can learn from this, is too always accepting. However, this does not imply that human beings are perfect. Rather, it is that humans beings are human, they all have faults, however my they also all have virtues. One must discard their vices, but never come to think that this determines a person as a