The Alchemist 1
What does Santiago do for a living (his job) at the beginning of the novel?
He is a shepherd
What bad luck does Santiago experience when he arrives in Tangier Africa?
He is robbed
Why does the gypsy woman tell Santiago his dream is difficult to interpret?
It's a dream that's rooted in "the language of the world".
What is the Englishman searching for?
An Arabian alchemist that's over 200 years old.
What is Santiago's personal legend?
to travel to the pyramids in Egypt in search of treasure
Santiago goes to work for this man to earn back his money.
Who is the crystal merchant?
Bonus 100: What does the merchant fear?
How do we know Melchizedek is a king & not an imposter?
He knew things about Santiago he never told anyone.
"Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we're living right now" (87).
Where is Santiago from? Be specific to the part of the country
Andalusia
What are the names of the stones the old king gives him?
What are Urim and Thummim?
According to Melchizedek, what's the world's greatest lie?
that at some point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and fate rules our lives.
What is the product of alchemy that can cure all illnesses?
What is a the elixir of life?
What is the King of Salem's name?
Melchizedek
What is Santiago's inner conflict as he is preparing to leave the crystal merchant?
This item comforts Santiago when he is visiting the gypsy dream interpreter.
What is an image of Jesus?
What is a person's Personal Legend?
The thing you want most in life/ your reason for being.
What does the old woman (gypsy) want for interpreting Santiago's dream?
one tenth of his treasure
Santiago’s parents originally hope he would be ___ when he grew up. (the job)
What is a priest?
Identify the figurative language device:
"The earth is alive...and it has a soul...the caravan and the desert speak the same language..." (81)
What is personification of the earth and desert?
In the recurring dream Santiago has at the abandoned Church, who encourages him to seek treasure at the pyramids?
What is a child?