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A Review of Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist (956 words, 2 pages)

The Alchemist Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist' is a tale about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who goes on a journey to find treasure. On his journey, Santiago encounters several people including a king, a gypsy woman, an Englishman, and an alchemist. Each person affects his journey in some way ... Read More

A Comprehensive Review of the Alchemist, a Movie by Ben Jonson (2228 words, 6 pages)

Ben Jonsons The Alchemist was released in 1610 as a satirical, comedic play to be performed by the Kings Majestys Servants. Like many plays of the time, it was meant to appeal to a very broad audience, ranging from the royal and the rich sitting in the nicer, covered seats ... Read More

The Concept of Omens in The Alchemist, a Novel by Paulo Coelho (551 words, 2 pages)

Many people ponder the idea of there being external, uncontrollable forces that dictate the outcomes of peoples lives. This idea frightens some, as people desire control of their own lives and destinies. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho focuses on a shepherd named Santiago as he completes an arduous excursion for ... Read More

Allegiance and Dedication in The Alchemist, a Novel by Paulo Coelho (761 words, 3 pages)

Allegiance and dedication are things that people learn early in life. As they grow up, their surroundings influence them, and they learn step-by-step how to get the things they want. Some people depend on fate others work for it solely, depending on nothing. In Paulo Coelhos novel, The Alchemist, the ... Read More

The Spiritual Journey and Life Lessons Depicted in The Alchemist, a Novel by Paulo Coelho (1191 words, 4 pages)

The Alchemist is a read that will change your way of thinking about the world. The story gives so much hope to those who may be lost in life. This book tells a story of a boy who has a flame for a heart and he never lets it go ... Read More

The Conflicts Which Santiago Faces in The Alchemist, a Novel by Paulo Coelho (293 words, 1 pages)

In The Alchemist , by Paulo Coelho, the main character Santiago often referred to as the boy runs into many conflicts throughout the novel. He often faces challenging obstacles that are later resolved at the end of the novel. An example of a conflict that the boy faces, is when ... Read More

Character Comparison in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (805 words, 3 pages)

A strong work of literature is formed through the use of characters which constantly grow and develop throughout the work. As a novel develops, a character experiences many obstacles and achievements that affect hisher development, growth, and morals. The characters used by Harper Lee in To Kill a Mockingbird and ... Read More

The Metaphor in the Book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (1736 words, 7 pages)

Paulo Coelho was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1947. At a young age he discovered his calling of becoming a writer. Even though Coelho knew what he wanted to do , his future was already picked out for him. His family expected him to become an engineer instead ... Read More

The Connection of a Person to the Spiritual Realm and Nature in The Alchemist, a Novel by Paulo Coelho (621 words, 2 pages)

The myth of Narcissus usually ends when Narcissus becomes so thoroughly entranced by his own reflection that he falls in the lake and drowns. In the novels version of the myth, however, we learn that the lake felt upset because Narcissus died, since it enjoyed looking at its own reflection ... Read More

A Discussion on People Choosing Their Jobs Based On the Money They Would Earn in The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (1517 words, 4 pages)

Firstly, People make their own decision about their job from what they want to do, not only based on the amount of money they make. This means that people dont focus only on money for a job, instead they do what they want because they have an idea of what ... Read More

An Analysis of the Book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (299 words, 1 pages)

In the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, the author uses magical realism to show that you can ask help from whats around you by just believing in yourself and gods inside you, itll be possible.In the book Alchemist, Santiago is captured by the tribes on the opposite side of where he ... Read More

The Theme of a Personal Legend Emphasized by Santiago and Melchizedek in the Alchemist, a Novel by Paulo Coelho (1360 words, 4 pages)

In The Alchemist, there is a consistent theme of the idea of a personal legend. This idea is heavily emphasised in a conversation between the protagonist, Santiago, and Melchizedek, the king of Salem. The king states that the personal legend is not just a journey or a task assigned to ... Read More

The Pairing of Santiago in Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist (584 words, 3 pages)

Whether it is a girlfriend, a colleague, or just a friend, people are paired up with opposites many times in life. In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Santiago is a foil for the Englishman and the Crystal Merchant because Santiagos good qualities shine when being compared to them.The Englishman is ... Read More

The Spiritual Journeys in the Novel, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and the Book, Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger (1252 words, 4 pages)

Spirituality in The Alchemist and Franny and ZooeyLike it or not, the world around us is huge. Even humans are in the billions and theyre only a speck of dust in the history of the universe. Its an overwhelming challenge to understand and figure out your role within this world, ... Read More

Character Analysis of Santiago in the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (674 words, 2 pages)

In the novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, the main character Santiago experiences a spiritual transformation as he meets the old king Melchizedek, accepts his Personal Legend and chases after his treasure. As a reader, it would appear as though Santiagos Personal Legend is unattainable. However, as Santiago chases after ... Read More

Santiago and the Dream About the Egyptian Pyramids in The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (579 words, 1 pages)

While sleeping near a sycamore tree in the sacristy of an abandoned church, Santiago, a shepherd boy, has a recurring dream about a child who tells him that he will find a hidden treasure if he travels to the Egyptian pyramids. An old woman tells Santiago that this dream is ... Read More

The Theme of Dreams in Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist (837 words, 3 pages)

"The Alchemist" written by Paulo Coelho has many themes that go on throughout the book. The most prominent theme in the book is one about dreams. Santiago starts the novel off with him wanting to pursue his reoccurring dream and finding the meaning of it. While on his path to ... Read More

A Book Report on the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (1651 words, 3 pages)

A Book Report onThe AlchemistByPaulo CoelhoSubmitted toMs. K. DeshotelByTimothy ZimmermanEnglish IV AP(G) - hour 1Northshore High School03122000Biography of Author - Paulo Coelho was born in Rio de Janiero in 1947 and before his career as a best-selling author, he was a playwright, theatre director, hippie, and popular songwriter for some ... Read More

The Pursuit of Dreams in the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (1072 words, 2 pages)

The Pursuit of Dreams Sometimes in life, when a person wants something with enough passion, everything seems to go perfectly accordingly to how it was planned. Paulo Coelho, the author of the Alchemist, calls this desire a personal legend. Everyone, when they are young, knows what their personal legend is, ... Read More

An Analysis of Paulo Coehlo’s The Alchemist (1049 words, 2 pages)

An Introduction to the Comparison of a Deity in the Alchemist and the Water’s of Babylon (577 words, 1 pages)

"That's the principle that governs all things. In alchemy, it's called the Soul of the World. When you want something with all your heart, that's when you are closest to the Soul of the World. It's always a positive force" (80). Anything I've ever wanted to happen bad enough, there ... Read More

A Book Report on the Alchemist by Paul Coelho (1651 words, 3 pages)

A Book Report onThe AlchemistByPaulo CoelhoSubmitted toMs. K. DeshotelByTimothy ZimmermanEnglish IV AP(G) - hour 1Northshore High School 03122000Biography of Author - Paulo Coelho was born in Rio de Janiero in 1947 and before his career as a best-selling author, he was a playwright, theatre director, hippie, and popular songwriter for ... Read More

A Book Analysis of the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (1235 words, 2 pages)

PaganismPaulo Coelho's book The Alchemist illustrates the connection between pagan beliefs of divine beings to humans and nature. Paganism is a broad religion that many people have found interest in and taken part in its practices. It has been around for thousands of years and has continued to gain many ... Read More

An Analysis of Santiago’s Meetings with the King, the Englishman and the Alchemist in Paulo Coelho’s Novel The Alchemist (1062 words, 2 pages)

The AlchemistThe Alchemist is a novel by Paulo Coelho tells a story about a young teenage boy who follows his dream up till the point of travelling to Egypt to find a treasure. Santiago left his parents ideal future for him (becoming a priest) to travel the world, therefore he ... Read More

A Personal Reaction Essay to The Alchemist, a Novel by Paulo Coelho (1956 words, 3 pages)

Just as in the book when Santiago gave up sheep herding, I too can also remember a time in my life when I gave up something worthwhile and important to me too follow what I thought was meant to be (or what I wanted to do). Both the job I ... Read More

A Book Report on The Alchemist, a Novel by Paulo Coelho (939 words, 2 pages)

The Alchemist is a book written by Paulo Coelho, which details the journey of a young boy known as Santiago. Santiago decides to travel to the pyramids in Egypt in search of treasure after he dreamt about it (Paulo 5-9). As he travels, he gets to experience about danger, love, ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (1068 words, 2 pages)

Sometimes in life, when a person wants something with enough passion, everything seems to go perfectly accordingly to how it was planned. Paulo Coelho, the author of the Alchemist, calls this desire a personal legend. Everyone, when they are young, knows what their personal legend is, and at that point ... Read More

An Analysis of the Alchemist (1858 words, 2 pages)

THE ALCHEMIST This story went through so many phases and stages. Some of them really touched me, others I didn't even bothered to go over them again, but in the other hand few phrases stopped me, forced me to analyze my personality and some of them I really believed in. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (756 words, 1 pages)

Santiago couldn't forget his vision that vanished just as quickly as it had come...he had seen an army, with its swords at the ready, riding into the oasis. The Alchemist, written by Paulo Coelho, is a book about a boy who has a dream, which leads to the pursuit of ... Read More

An Analysis of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (603 words, 1 pages)

The Alchemist Essay Have you ever cheated death, because of a feeling in the gut of your stomach? Have you ever decided to stay home, because something just didn't seem right? All of these scenarios can be accounted for by following your heart. All throughout the book The Alchemist by ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013