Legend

Santiago that his Personal Legend is to travel to the pyramids and follow the omens in order to find the treasure. At the end of the book, when the thief tells Santiago that he had a dream that the treasure was under a sycamore tree in Spain, Santiago recognizes it as a sign or omen and knows that this is where the treasure will be buried. If Santiago had not experienced what he did and learned to recognize the signs, he may have never found…

Last, Santiago realizes his true treasure. First, Santiago follows his heart with useful advice. For instance, when Santiago had a recurring dream about traveling to Egypt, he meets an old king named Melchizedek who introduces him to his Personal Legend. "Don't forget that everything you deal with is only one thing and nothing…

Dreams otherwise known as Personal Legends in the novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, are thoughts, goals, and aspirations a person not has only in their mind while asleep but also in reality. An idea that an individual looks forward to as they rise from the morning and gives them happiness. Therefore, Dreamers have set out these ideas with the hopes and wishes that one day they 'll be able to achieve them. Each and everyone in the world ends up having a dream, they may not all realize their…

metals like tin and lead into pure gold. Another reason as to why it is significant is because it allows the alchemist to be immortal. There have been many different legends that tell of immortality, such as the fountain of youth that was sought after by Spanish conquistadors. Among these many accounts, one legend stands out, the legend of the philosopher’s stone. The philosopher’s stone is vastly popular because of its interesting history, as well as its symbolism in the Alchemist and other…

accomplish goals. In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, the main character, Santiago, pursues his personal legend of finding his treasure he has been dreaming about. Santiago, an ex-shepherd, learns his only obstacle to his personal legend are his fears. When he overcomes those fears, it is easier for him to understand his end goal. Because Santiago overcomes his fears he is able to achieve his personal legend. First, one must, understand that Santiago has fears he must face. One fear he must deal…

The life lessons conveyed in Native American legends satisfy an innate human curiosity about the world and give parameters by which to live. This is important because these parameters encourage harmony among people. The Native American legends “The Earth on Turtle’s Back,” “The Navajo Origin Legend” and political document “The Iroquois Constitution” all recount stories that show how respect for nature, kindness toward others, and unity benefit society. Native American principals are still…

In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Santiago is impacted by The Alchemist, the crystal merchant and Melchizedek. All of these people taught Santiago something which let him achieve his personal legend. All of these characters played a vital role in him completing his journey. The first person that Santiago meet on his journey which really taught him something about himself was Melchizedek. When Santiago ,met with Melquisedec, he appeared to be a rich man wearing a golden breastplate but covered…

The autonomy encouraged by the legend has become internalized in the Catalonian mindset. Numerous times, it has invoked its European heritage by denying its connection to Spain—first, in 1641, it placed itself under French lordship as a means of separating itself from Castile; second…

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 pulling the human race down and away from achieving one's dream. “And, when…

In The Alchemist, it is represented that for one to truly live a satisfying life, one must strive to achieve and pursue their personal legend. The Alchemist portrays that the most important goal in life is the individual pursuit of one’s personal legend and destiny. Spiritual demand is at the heart of the thology in the alchemist. Quote “You came so that you could learn about your dreams," said the old woman. "And dreams are the language of…