Character
Who says, “They wanted me to be a priest, but I decided to become a shepherd.”
Santiago
What do the sheep teach Santiago?
How to learn through observation
What is a story that represents a life lesson?
An allegory
What does "Maktub" mean?
It is written
What is Santiago's biggest conflict? (Example: Person vs.____)
Person vs. Self
Who says, "I had to test our courage. Courage is the quality most essential to understanding the Language of the World.”
The Alchemist
What is the message of "Narcissus?"
Vanity is a negative trait
What is a short story that uses animals to convey a moral lesson?
A fable
What is Alchemy?
An ancient philosophy and the pursuit of the Master Work
What item is the secret to alchemy written?
The Emerald Tablet
Who says, "I am in search of that universal language, among other things. That’s why I’m here."
The Englishman
Which three animals are important symbols in the novel that teach Santiago lessons?
Cobra, Hawk, Horse
The Call to adventure, crossing the threshold, road of trials, rescue from without, and ultimate bond/crossing of the return threshold are all moments from which type of story?
Hero's journey/Hero Archetype
What does the novel call, "divine messages?" An example would be the scarab beetle.
Omens
What is the Alchemist able to create?
The Elixir of Life and turn lead into gold.
Who says, "Because I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present.”
The Camel Driver
What is the vision that Santiago saw at the desert oasis?
Warriors are coming to attack
What happens to Santiago when he reaches the pyramids?
A thief beats him up
What do Mystics believe?
There is hidden meaning in religious texts that need to be intensely studied to be realized
What point of view is The Alchemist written from?
Third Person Omniscient
Who says, “Well, if you know how to read, why are you just a shepherd?”
The Merchant's Daughter
What do the characters in the novel believe is the importance of dreams?
They are connections to the soul of the world.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is a "Personal Legend?"
What term emphasizes the importance of connecting with something other than one's self? Usually a belief in something bigger than yourself.
Spirituality
What does the Soul of the World do to everything that is able to connect with it?
Purifies it