The Alchemist Essay

Victor Frankenstein was the protagonist and the narrator of Marry Shelley 's science fiction novel, Frankenstein, Or the Modern Prometheus. He created a grotesque monster that turned out his first foe. The monster destroyed his life and the lives of his loved ones. Victor dedicated his life to figure out ways to comprehend the mysterious concept of life and death. He spends most of his time investigating solutions for his curiosity about natural philosophy. Victor selfishly concealed his secret…

The Eiffel Tower is in flames as well as our souls. There is nothing left but the ashes of my faith in hope. But my twin siblings, Bella and Nick, are the only one that keeps the embers of my faith glowing. We have been alone looking for that beacon of confirmation, the survivor camps, for awhile now. Almost two years, tomorrow is the anniversary of when “The awakening” happened. We are all alone like I mentioned earlier, Bella doesn't like to talk about it, she is still in the denial stage,…

This resulted in considerable fame during his lifetime. During his long life he composed many works including 8 books of madrigals and forty operas. Claudio Monteverdi was born in Cremona Italy on May 15, 1567. His father was a Barer-surgeon and alchemist. While it is not confirmed, it is believed that post of his parents were musically inclined because of the later musical success on Claudio and his brother. As a child, Monteverdi served…

by any other names? Could he be Jesus, or was he just a picture, and a foreshadowing of someone yet to come? These questions have been pondered throughout the ages, and his person has been thrown into many writings, such as Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, as a symbol of divine intervention, and mystery. Melchizedek, whose name means “King of Righteousness,” is a figure of much controversy. (voiceofawatchman) He is said to be the King of Salem, the name of which means “peace” and was the…

And did the Countenance Divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here Among these dark Satanic mills? ………………………………… I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand Till we have built Jerusalem In England 's green and pleasant land. (Blake preface.33-44) During the industrial revolution, the world was going through rapid changes. Some, like William Blake did not just blindly accept the new changes and technologies. Instead, Blake holds this…

Introduction Enzymes are catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being used up in the process. Enzymes are able to do this by bringing two substrates together and having them bind to the enzyme itself. This allows the enzyme to lower the activation energy required to start the chemical reaction by forcing the substrates into an unstable transition state. In order to make sure the substrates fit, enzymes are able to mold their half-moon shape to fit around the substrates.…

diametrically opposed opinions. Paulo Coelho is well-known all over the world, and his books are read in over 150 countries. Each new book by Coelho produces a sensation and becomes popular among the readers. Since 1988, when was released his famous "The Alchemist" for the first time, his novels have been translated into 67 languages, and up to the date there were sold more than thirty-five million copies in 140 countries. He has received numerous literary awards in different countries. Coelho…

Lately, it seems that every time you turn on the television, there is an incidence of gun violence in the news. School shootings, domestic violences, and other forms of firearm brutality make up most of the content displayed in the media, calling for a possible increase in gun control in the United States. This controversial subject has become a common topic of debate all over the country: should civilian-use of violent firearms be limited or prohibited, or should the decision to possess these…

Victor is determined to become a great scientist and be compared to the great alchemists of his era. “What could not be expected in the country of eternal light?” asks Walton, displaying a faith in, and optimism about, science (Shelley p.10). Walton asks this question, but in his question he is also describing his faith. Walton sees…

Potions, pills, mystery ointments. All of these have and are being used to prolong human life. The need to stay young and alive has been around since the birth of mankind. From the ancient alchemists of medieval times, to today’s most specialized doctors, humans are always working towards the next miracle to keep them alive. Mankind will always strive to survive, no matter the circumstances, because they are hard wired to make choices which will give the best chance of survival. Throughout the…