The Alchemist Essay

Letters from Munich Fullmetal Alchemist and Gilmore Girls Disclaimer: I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist and Gilmore Girls. Fullmetal Alchemist is owned by Hiromu Arakawa and Gilmore Girls is owned by Amy Sherman-Palladino. I also do not own the quote below; it is owned by talented Tumblr poetry writer, Nikita Gill. Setting: Post Movie Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) Conqueror of Shamballa / Two years after the end of the last Gilmore Girl Season. Prologue "Tragedy knows no race, no religion, no age. The only thing that tragedy knows is the devastating sound of hearts breaking, as it crushes the hopes and dreams for the very last time." Munich, Germany. 1923. Everyone told him that the sky was the limit. His mother, his father, and his little…

The Alchemist, a modern novel written as a myth by Paulo Coelho, is a journey novel typified by individual love, life experiences, and a connection to reading and writing. While many themes occur throughout the novel, the main theme is based in the individual’s own legend, which deals with how their life runs its course and eventually ends occurring to the person’s purpose being fulfilled in the ultimate sense of destiny; however, a person has the chance to choose whether or not they are going…

courageous enough to pursue it. Personally, I have lost a sense of that dream and passion, so I like to read more about those kinds of books that have a theme of passion, wisdom, exploration, and self-discovery—just like the book of Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist. The main idea of the book is the journey of a shepherd following his dreams, Santiago, the writer’s persona. As a matter of fact, Paulo Coelho’s books are always philosophical and can lead the reader to delve into deeper perspectives. As…

The Alchemist Novel Evaluation The Alchemist is a novel written by Paulo Coelho. While some might consider them cliché, the philosophical and magical ideas introduced in the very first pages make the novel interesting; the philosophical idea unfolds as you progress reading. Paired with the ease of reading and straightforwardness, most can enjoy this book. Another positive is the clearly defined, yet daunting, goal of the main character. While some may dislike an obvious goal, it advances the…

The Alchemist Novel Evaluation The Alchemist is an interesting novel written by Paulo Coelho. While some might consider them cliché, the philosophical ideas introduced in the very first pages are one of the aspects that make the novel interesting; these philosophical ideas unravel as you progress reading. Paired with the ease of reading and straightforwardness, any college student can read this book. Another positive is the clearly defined, yet daunting, goal of the main character. While some…

“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 quote is exactly why I chose the Alchemist as my novel. These are the lessons YOU need in your life. Good Morning Mrs Lamplough and class. Paulo Coelho the author of the incredible life changing novel, The Alchemist, a novel that is well-worthy for the Grade 12 Syllabus. This passionate story contrasts completely with the theme of death…

Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist” explores a variety of themes that allow the reader to relate to current events. Paulo Coelho uses these themes to navigate the reader through the adventure of Santiago and his search for the hidden treasure. The theme of following one's personal legend is a theme that is recurrent throughout the novel and will be explored in my essay. A personal legend is one's ultimate goal and dream in life. However most don't pursue it due to an unknown force in the universe…

The bottom line: filmmaking is expensive, and therefore, a film must be efficient in its conveyance of story. Classical Hollywood cinema depends on the idea that cinema is deliberate, pointed, driven quickly through a linear narrative by carefully orchestrated action and plot devices. Transitions are smooth and fast paced, dialogue is pithy and heavily directed, not one second wasted on narrative “blank space”. But what happens to this model when the story a film strives to tell is a story not…

Twisted Beginnings According to mythology, Pollux was the divine son of Zeus. He was an immortal man with a mortal brother named Castor. When Castor was killed, Pollux pleaded with his father Zeus to let him share his immortality with his twin brother. Castor was, therefore, absorbed into Pollux, who selflessly reincarnated his brother. Together they formed the constellation Gemini. Pollux was, however, the brighter of the two. According to mythology, Styx is the name of a river that formed the…

The Alchemist is a brilliant novel that focuses on Santiago’s journey to his Personal Legend. It shows all the hardships this protagonist faces along the way and how he almost loses sight of the reason for his journey on several occasions. However, this novel is not just about the complicated and long journey that Santiago takes throughout the novel, but the great symbols, motifs, and themes that are shown throughout the storyline. There are many elements of fiction that bring this novel…