Plot Details
This is Santiago's job before he starts his journey to find his treasure
What's a Shepard
The way the camel driver describes the desert.
What's "The desert is a capricious lady."
This is where Santiago tends his sheep before his journey.
What is Andalusia?
Women of the desert who Santiago loves.
Who's Fatima?
When Santiago finally reaches the Pyramids, he realizes that the treasure was waiting for him where his journey began.
What is "Sometimes we must travel for us to discover that what we seek is within us or close to home."?
Santiago sells this to find his journey to Africa
What are his sheep
An old proverb from Santiago's country.
What's "The darkest hour of the night came just before dawn."
He got his money stolen in this place.
What is Tarifa?
He was in the same place for 30 years.
Who is the crystal merchant?
The old king explaining why beginner's luck exists.
This character teaches Santiago about omens and warns him about the dangers of fear.
Who is the Englishman
Both the king,Melchizidek and the alchemist told Santiago this.
What's "When a person really desires something,all the universe conspires to help the person realize his dream."
This city is where Santiago learns that work and patience can bring unexpected wisdom.
What is Tangire?
He let Santiago and the Alchemist use his kitchen.
Who's the Monk?
The Alchemist tells Santiago that people learn through actions, not words.
What is "Understanding comes from living your journey, not just talking about it." ?
This test in the desert forces Santiago to confront both danger and the deeper lessons of the world
What is the attack by the tribesmen at the oasis
The old king saying what covers and buries treasure as a metaphor
What's "Treasure is uncovered by the force of flowing water, and it is is buried by the same currents."
Where he was glad to not pay anything after leaving.
What is the gypsy's tent?
He never followed his Personal Legend.
Who is the baker?
When the Alchemist asked Santiago to show him what he's learned, Santiago turns himself into the wind.
What is "True mastery comes from trusting in the Soul of the World, not from controlling it." ?
Before finding his treasure, Santiago realizes that true wealth is revealed in the place he least expected
What is under the sycamore tree at the abandoned church in Andalusia
The alchemist simplifying how the Soul of the World tests everything
What's "Every search begins with beginner's luck and every search ends with the victors being severely tested."
This place tests Santiago's faith with its silence, signs, and dunes.
What is the desert?
He learned to see the world and to not forget his responsibilities.
Who is the boy from the palace?
The Alchemist tells Santiago that alchemy isn't just about turning metals to gold but about transforming yourself and the world around you.
What is transforming yourself and understanding the Soul of the World.