Characters
Shepherd from a small town in Spain; protagonist; in search of his personal legend
Who is Santiago?
"You don't have to understand the desert: all you have to do is contemplate a single grain of sand, and you will see it all in the marvels of creation." What literary element is illustrated by this quote?
What is theme?
What is one of the five obligations required of all muslims?
to travel to Mecca
What was Santiago studying to become before he decided to be a shepherd?
What is a priest?
Which parts of nature does Santiago speak to when trying to turn himself into the wind?
Desert, sun, wind
Man from Tangier who sells crystals and helps the boy get back on his feet after being robbed; says he wants to go to Mecca but never will
Who is The Shopkeeper?
The significance of dreams plays an important role in this story. What literary element are the dreams an example of?
What is a motif?
Where does Santiago fall in love with Fatima?
What is the Oasis?
What is the treasure that Santiago finds under the sycamore tree?
treasure chest with Spanish gold coins
What is the dangerous omen that Santiago sees at the oasis?
2 black hawks
Beautiful woman who waits for Santiago at the oasis
What literary element is used when Santiago explains the nature of love to the desert, and it answers, "I don't know what you are talking about"?
What is anthropomorphism?
What does Santiago interpret the flight of the hawks to mean?
an army is coming to the oasis
Who gives Santiago Urim and Thummim?
Who is the King of Salem/ Melchizadek?
What does the Alchemist know after the boy turns himself into the wind?
He has found his perfect disciple
Who is The Alchemist?
Omens matter a great deal in this story. Omens in general are a motif in the book, but which literary element comes into play with each individual omen?
What is symbolism?
According to the chieftains of the oasis, which of the following is a rule of Tradition?
the oasis is neutral territory in a war.
What does Melchizedek want from Santiago in return for directing him toward his personal legend?
1/10th of his flock of sheep
Why does the Englishman join the caravan?
He is seeking the Alchemist
King of Salem who pushes the boy to find his personal legend
Who is Melchizedek?
Santiago himself is portrayed as a spiritual seeker, an adventurer, and as the hero of the book. What literary element is illustrated by these portrayals?
What is archetypes?
Why does the caravan that Santiago joins forced to stay at the oasis for so long?
Because a war broke out in the desert
When Santiago discovers the treasure, how does he know Fatima still waits for him?
She sends him a kiss on the wind (levanter)
What is the product of alchemy that can cure all illnesses?
the Elixir of Life