Dreams and Omens
This recurring dream motivates Santiago to seek out a dream interpreter (the Gypsy Woman).
What is a dream about treasure in Egypt near the pyramids?
This being Santiago's job allows him to travel freely and explore new places.
What is a sheperd?
Santiago believes the world communicates through these meaningful hints.
What are signs or omens?
The main character who dreams of treasure and begins his journey.
Who is Santiago?
This event sparks Santiago’s desire to leave his familiar life behind.
What is Santiago's recurring dream?
They are signs or symbols that predict future events.
What are omens?
Santiago chose this life instead of becoming this, which his parents wanted for him.
What is a priest?
Called "the levanter" this natural event helps Santiago realize that the universe responds to people’s actions.
What is the wind?
It's a tenth of Santiago's treasure she wants if he should find it.
Who is the Gypsy fortune teller?
At the beginning of the novel, The Alchemist, Santiago with his flock of sheep, tours this southern countryside.
What is Andalusia?
This character explains that "... when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it" (24).
Who is Melchizedek?
This reason explains why Santiago prefers being a shepherd over other careers.
What is Santiago's love for travel and freedom?
This phrase describes how the universe works together to help someone achieve their dream.
What is “the universe conspires to help you”?
This character inspires Santiago to think beyond his current life by representing love and possibility.
Who is the merchant's daughter?
Santiago’s dream takes place at this specific location, symbolizing adventure and the unknown.
What are the Egyptian Pyramids?
Santiago learned to understand this group by observing their behavior every day.
Who are Santiago's sheep?
No! He doesn't see dead people. But it's the sixth sense that Santiago realizes.
What is intuition?
This wise old man introduces the idea of a Personal Legend to Santiago.
Who is King Melchizedek?
According to Melchizedek, recognizing and following dreams helps a person discover this life purpose.
What is Personal Legend?
This object Santiago carries symbolizes both knowledge and his connection to the world.
What is Santiago's book?
This character teaches Santiago that understanding signs is essential to following one’s destiny.
Who is King Melchizedek?
Food and water are the only things that apprehend their concern.
Who are the sheep?