symbolism
what is the meaning of a butterfly
spiritual awakening, transformation and hope
what is the ending
Santiago realizes that the treasure is the journey, but he is also told to go back to the church with the sycamore tree, there he finds gold takes it, and then goes back to Fatima.
what is the elixir of life
the elixir of life made sure that however dank it would never be sick and would be cured from all illness
what is the meaning of a lizard
good luck and prosperity
who is the Englishman
he is a man who loves to read a lot and believes in everything he reads, he wants to meet the alchemist.
what is the Philosopher stone
it grants you internal life
what is the meaning of a crow
new beginnings
what is Santiago's personal legend
he needs to go to the pyramids in egypt and find a treasure
what is alchemy
The medieval forerunner of chemistry was concerned with the transmutation of matter, particularly with attempts to convert base metals into gold or find a universal elixir.
what does Fatima represent
she represents love and part of Santiago's journey
what is a personal legend
a personal legend is an individuals destiny.
who is the alchemist
the alchemist is a wise man who helps guide Santiago on his journey
it represents peace and refuge
what does the sycamore tree mean in the beginning
it shows Santiago's journey as sycamore trees originate in Egypt which shows that Santiago might travel to Egypt. the sycamore tree is also where Santiago's treasure is hidden.
what was the most famous thing that alchemy made
the philosopher stone