This character starts the story as a shepherd, but soon realizes he needs to go on his personal legend.
Santiago
Santiago goes to the fortune teller to have his dream interpreted.
The fortune teller tells Santiago that the treasure is real and that he should go to the Pyramids to find it (and that Santiago should bring her back 1 tenth of it).
Santiago traveling from Andalusia to Tangier.
"They wanted me to be a priest, but I decided to become a shepherd."
Santiago
That was something!
This character acted as Santiago's mentor, and told him all about omens and his personal legend.
The King of Salem (Melchizedek)
Santiago sits down in the town plaza and begins reading his book.
The King of Salem (Melchizedek) come over and asks him about the book he's reading. This begins their discussion about Personal Legends and what Santiago must do.
Santiago meeting the King of Salem
Meeting the Mentor
"You came so you could learn about your dreams."
The fortune teller
Name as many characters that are mentioned in The Alchemist as you can, the more names you get the more points you get. If you can name all (or the large majority) of characters from the book - you will receive all 200 points.
-Santiago
-Santiago's Father
-Merchant's Daughter
-Fortune Teller
-Baker
-The King of Salem (Melchizedek)
-The Ticket Attendant
-The Bartender
-The Stranger (Thief)
-Crystal Shop Merchant
-The Englishman
-The Caravan Leader(s)
This character is on a journey of his own, but instead of treasure he wants a specific stone.
The Englishman
Santiago realizes his money has been stolen by the stranger.
Santiago wanders into the Crystal shop and asks for a job there.
Santiago being a shepherd in the beginning of the story
The ordinary world
"I'm always nearby, when someone wants to realize their Personal Legend."
The King of Salem (Melchizedek)
Write your best 3x3 summary (3 sentences with 3 words each) of the story so far. The rest of the teams will vote on if they think you have done a good job. If a majority votes that you have then you receive the points.
Example Answer:
Santiago leaves home
Santiago learns lessons
Santiago continues journey
This character yelled at Santiago but Santiago didn't know what to make of it.
The bartender (Once Santiago gets to Africa)
Santiago goes to the bar once he makes his way to Tangier in Africa
Santiago meets a stranger who promises to be his guide, but ends up stealing Santiago's money when his back is turned at the market.
Santiago not believing the fortune teller at first
The Refusal of the Call
"Maktub"
The Crystal Merchant
Your team is responsible for convincing other students to act as a sheep - THESE PEOPLE CANNOT BE FROM YOUR OWN TEAM. The more people you convince, the more points you get.
Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaa *Other sheep noises*
This character abandoned his dream.
The Crystal Merchant
The Englishman is about to start his journey with the caravan, and he begins reading his book.
Santiago (who he doesn't know yet) joins the caravan and asks him about what he is reading.
The recurring dream
The Call to Adventure
"They're only made of rock crystal, and there are millions of rock crystals in the earth."
The Englishman
Did they get the points?? What do YOU think?