Santiago is a shepherd and is from a small town called Andalusian, he is the protagonist of The Alchemist. His father wanted him to be a priest but instead became a shepherd. Santiago loves to travel and is curious what the world has to offer him. Santiago has two dreams concerning himself and they were both about him finding treasure near the pyramids. He is convinced to go to the pyramids by talking to a fortune-teller. Santiago is off to the pyramids in Egypt to find treasure. But before going o the pyramids he need some money. So he has got a job at a crystal shop owned by the crystal merchant. From there we are finally introduced to a girl who goes by the name of Fatima. Santiago describes Fatima as a beautiful girl. Fatima is an Arab , and Santiago met her by a well carrying water. Ever since Santiago saw her he can't stop thinking of her. Santiago is introduced to the Englishman and, the Alchemist. They both help Santiago look for the treasure. The Alchemist told Santiago that we must first find the treasure than you can return and be with Fatima. Santiago agrees and he says to Fatima "I'm going away...I want you to know that I'm coming back. I love you.." This quote reveals his love and affection he has for Fatima. After Santiago is off to the pyramids with the Alchemist and the Englishman. Santiago comes closer to the treasure He learns a lot on the desert. Also on how to communicate with the wind and the sun controlled by God or( Muslim God) Allah. The Alchemist helps Santiago how to read omens in his environment. Santiago communicates with the wind by shouting "blow away the sands that cover my treasure, and carry the voice of the woman I love." This quote explains Santiago is getting closer to the treasure and all he can think about is the treasure and Fatima. Santiago is near the pyramids and searched for his treasure. The alchemist told him "I'm certain you'll find it". But from there he realized the treasure was Fatima.
The Englishman is educated and is a ambitious alchemist. He is quite unsocial and, would rather read his books than interacting with others. But him and Santiago have a lot in common and both be friends. The Englishman does not realize the experience the world has to offer. The Alchemist says to the Englishman "True wisdom comes from experience, which one must earn through action." This explains the Englishman does not realize that yes books make you intelligent but not wise. To be wise you have to have experience around the world and have to interact with people. The Englishman starts to value this thought until Santiago comes along. The Englishman learns through studying and reading books. The Englishman man says to Santiago on how you can learn a lot from books and encourages him to start reading. The Englishman man wants to learn alchemy by learning from a true alchemist.
Lastly the last character is The Alchemist. It is mentioned that the Alchemist is 200 years old, the alchemist is a mysterious character and is extremely powerful. He is very wise and can read all omens and can connect with the Soul of the World. He can turn any metal into gold, and the Elixir of Life, able to heal all harms. He is a Santiago's teacher and wants to make him as wise as him. The alchemist "with his blade, he drew a circle in the sand, and then he placed the snake within it." This quote is about the Alchemist and what he did while he was walking through the desert with Santiago and the Englishman. The alchemist drew a circle and placed the snake in it and the snake remained calm. After he took away the circle and the snake slithered away. This shows how fast the alchemist reacts and his experience he has in this environment. The Alchemist gives all instructions in riddles, he say to Santiago "there is only one way to learn... it's through action." He says this because so he can get Santiago to think on his feet rather than following simple instructions. The Alchemist guides Santiago to the pyramids so Santiago can get his treasure.
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