Santiago
At the start of the novel, Santiago is a...
shepherd
The King of Salem teaches Santiago about the principle of favorability. What is another name for this?
Beginner's Luck
Santiago's journey starts in...
Andalusia / Spain
The world where the hero is at the start of their journey is called...
The ordinary world
There are 2 primary characters that serve as mentor figures for Santiago. What are their names?
King of Salem
the alchemist
What does the King of Salem give Santiago to guide his choices?
The stones Umin & Thummim
Which 2 characters say this line?
"'When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream'" (Coelho 119).
The King of Salem
The alchemist
the ruin church from the start of the novel
The new world that the hero eventually enters is called...
the special world
How does Fatima subvert the standard qualities of a temptress figure?
She emphasizes love and encourages Santiago to continue his journey
While in Tangier, Santiago works at...
Fatima wants Santiago to continue on his journey. What will she do in the meantime?
She will wait for him; as a woman of the desert, she is accustomed to this.
While in Tangier, Santiago demonstrates his inability to tell friend from foe when...
a stranger robs him
Another name for the Hero's Journey is
the monomyth
Define the ally archetype
Assists a hero on their journey
Ally has complementary qualities
Santiago travels with a (blank) after leaving Tangier
A caravan
Upon what item are the secrets of alchemy written?
The Emerald Tablet
The greatest challenge Santiago faces on his journey is...
When he has to turn himself into the wind
What is the final step of the hero's journey?
Return with the Elixir
Archetypes and the hero's journey transcend...
time, culture, geographical location, etc.
What (bad) thing happens to Santiago once he reaches the Egyptian Pyramids?
He is beaten and robbed by refugees
According to the alchemist, what is "the quality most essential to understanding the Language of the World?"
Love
Santiago's journey is about much more than finding gold; it is about his personal growth and the wisdom he's gained. After talking to the sun, Santiago realizes that the Soul of the World is a part of...
the Soul of God
What are the 3 essential parts of the Hero's Journey? Name them in order.
1. The departure
2. The initiation
3. The return
Jung's 12 archetypes represent the range of
basic human motivations