Hero's Journey
Gandalf, Obi-Wan, and the King of Salem all have what in common?
they act as the wise, mentor figure
What does Santiago seek and how does he know its there
the treasure in the pyramids that he saw in a vision
what is a personal legend?
destiny that propels people toward what the universe thinks is best for them, and that to ignore it could lead to ruin
what does Santiago's jacket symbolize and how?
home - it keeps you warm, but it also weighs you down
Which type of bank account typically offers no interest?
checkings
a hero's journey begins with :
a call to adventure
What does the Englishman seek?
The Philosopher's Stone/Elixir of life
what does the Arabic word "maktub" mean?
It is written
What do Santiago's sheep symbolize
those who blindly live their lives in one little corner of the world
Where is it best to store onions?
a dry, well-ventilated basket, bin, or large bowl
any cool, dark, and dry place
the hero typically responds to the Call to Adventure by
refusing to answer
What was the personal legend of the Crystal Merchant
to make hajj - pilgrimage to Mecca
What is King Melchizedek's fable about the oil and the spoon meant to convey?
to appreciate one's surroundings but never lose sight of the main goal
the levanter refers to what in the story, and what narrative role does it serve?
the wind that pushes Santiago east toward his goal
DAILY DOUBLE
rent is what kind of expense?
electricity and gas are what kind of expense?
fixed/unfixed
what is the point of Luke going into the cave, Naruto going into the waterfall, or Hercules venturing into the Underworld?
journey to the depths to fight their greatest enemy... THEMSELVES!!!
what role does the Romani woman play?
she interprets his dream of the pyramids and pushes him on his journey
What was the point behind King Melchizedek's story of the miner and the emerald?
the miner gave up right before he achieved his dream
How does Santiago interpret the stones Ummim and Thummin dropping out of his pocket?
an omen that he must make his own decisions and not really on the universe to decide for him
what is one thing that can cause bad credit?
a hero's journey is like a circle because in the end, there always has to be:
a journey back home
how does Santiago lose his money in Morocco? how does he earn it back?
it was stolen he got distracted while admiring a sword that he planned to buy upon his return. By focusing on a material possession instead of his Personal Legend, Santiago lost the only wealth he had.
He earned it back by going to work for the crystal merchant
the colors of the stones represent what?
yes and no
What good omen does the Crystal Merchant attribute to his recent business success?
Santiago coming to work for him
all conflict in world history can be boiled down to a feud between :
classes
those and those who want it