symbolism
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alchemy
100

what is the meaning of a butterfly

spiritual awakening, transformation and hope

100

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.

100

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

200

what is the meaning of a lizard

good luck and prosperity

200

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.

200

what is the Philosopher stone 

it grants you internal life

300

what is the meaning of a crow

new beginnings 

300

what is Santiago's personal legend

he needs to go to the pyramids in egypt and find a treasure

300

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.

400

what does Fatima represent

she represents love and part of Santiago's journey

400

what is a personal legend 

a personal legend is an individuals destiny.

400

who is the alchemist 

the alchemist is a wise man who helps guide Santiago on his journey

500
what does the oasis represent

it represents peace and refuge

500

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. 

500

what was the most famous thing that alchemy made

the philosopher stone 

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