Poem on the Alchemist
Santiago
determined, headstrong, curious, adventurous
Son of a faughter who him to be a priest
Lover of working as a Shepard
Who feels a need of exploring, a need of treasure, to fulfill his personal legend.
Who needs the treasure, help to go to Egypt, horses to travel.
Who gives time ti help the crystal merchant, loyalty to find the treasure, help other people in need.
Who fears not finding the treasure, not getting help, not communicating with Allah
Who would like to see the Alchemist
Resident of Egypt
Alchemist
determined, headstrong, curious, adventurous
Son of a faughter who him to be a priest
Lover of working as a Shepard
Who feels a need of exploring, a need of treasure, to fulfill his personal legend.
Who needs the treasure, help to go to Egypt, horses to travel.
Who gives time ti help the crystal merchant, loyalty to find the treasure, help other people in need.
Who fears not finding the treasure, not getting help, not communicating with Allah
Who would like to see the Alchemist
Resident of Egypt
Alchemist
Character LIst:
Santiago
Old woman
KIng of Salem
Crystal Merchant
Alchemist
Setting:
Time: 1700's
Place: Spain, Egypt
Summary of the book Alchemist
A recurring dream troubles Santiago, a young and adventurous Andalusian shepherd. He has the dream every time he sleeps under a sycamore tree that grows out of the ruins of a church. During the dream, a child tells him to seek treasure at the foot of the Egyptian pyramids. Santiago consults a gypsy woman to interpret the dream, and to his surprise she tells him to go to Egypt. A strange, magical old man named Melchizedek, who claims to be the King of Salem, echoes the gypsy’s advice and tells Santiago that it is his Personal Legend to journey to the pyramids.
ONe word mood
This story is uplifting almost entirely through the novel. Even when Santiago stumbles or even falls on his path to his treasure, we know he will get back up again and persevere. We feel his pride, his satisfaction, and his triumph when he reaches the end of his journey and heads back to the oasis and the love that awaits him.