The Alchemist

b) you can write on any quote or specific idea from the book that you find interesting. Explain why it has sparked your thinking or touched you.


In The Alchemist, there was a part in the story where the Alchemist was explaining to Santiago if he decides not to fulfill his personal legend, in the next years that come, things will begin to happen. First year he will be happy with what he has, second year he would think about his personal legend, and keep wondering, and eventually when he stops to listen to his personal legend, it'll stop calling for him and he would never know what the treasure was. The omens that call for him would be buried. In Santiago's shoes, he was in doubt of himself. To either leave what he has now, which was the one he love, sheep, money... or should he leave and pursuit his personal legend. I found this quite interesting, because in one's life, it happens often right? When I think about situations I've been through I recall a time where I had been in doubt, where I was stuck and had to make a decision. In television shows, etc. Sometimes people regret not choosing a certain path, and sometimes they don't. It was interesting because this is something that happens to almost everyone and they can relate to.

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Reading Life...etc...

My reading life? Hmm... well, I don't really have time reading my independent reading book. >__< I finished reading The Alchemist though~ *___*'. I didn't really pay that much attention while I was finishing it though...but I understand what happens~ I think I'll have to reread it and pay attention to the little details, and look for "hidden meaning" or anything important.

I guess I don't really have a choice but to talk about The Alchemist...since I haven't really have time to read my book of my choice -----

I pick option :

b. Mini theme analysis (discuss what you think one of your themes might be and why you find it interesting/important)

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In The Alchemist I think one of the theme of this book is to tell us, the readers, that when we have a goal/dream/ or anything relating to achieve, we should do so. We should do what we want to achieve. To go through the obstacles, and to fight for what you want to accomplish. Just like anyone who has things to accomplish, or goals they want to reach. People would try, and keep trying to reach this certain goal or dream. The book tells us not to stay down when we fall, and keep getting up each time we fall, because after every defeat, you become stronger. For example, Santiago, he had to go through a lot of obstacles on his way for his Personal Legend.

I find this quite interesting/important because I think it's true, that people should follow their dreams or goals, even if they have to give up some important things, or ever if they know it'll take a long time. If your heart is longing or wanting something, you should go reach for it...