Background
Who is the main character of the novel ?
Santiago
What is an alchemist ?
a person who transforms or creates something through a seemingly magical process.
What was the ice breaker activity?
origami
Who is the author of "The Alchemist"
Paulo Coelho
Name a place that Santiago's journey has taken him
Andalusia, Spain, Tangier, Morroco, the Sahara Desert, the oasis Al-Fayoum, and the Pyramids of Giza.
What is our essential question ?
How do you embrace and appreciate the simplicity in your life?
When was the novel published ?
1988
Who said:
“When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises.”?
Santiago
What are three aspects of simplicity?
truth, faith, love
What is the original language the book was published in ?
Portuguese
What did Santiago's parents want him to be ?
a priest
What are some ways to notice/appreciate the simplicity in your life ?
Subjective
How long did it take Paulo Coelho to write the novel ?
2 weeks
Who said; “When you possess great treasures within you, and try to tell others of them, seldom are you believed.”
The Alchemist
What does "slow living" mean ?
A mindset whereby you curate a more meaningful and conscious lifestyle that's in line with what you value most in life.