Most memorable Moment - Aarif Siddiqi

       The Most memorable Moment in my section was the love between Santiago and Fatima. Santiago noticed Fatima at the local well. From there he saw how pretty and insightful she is. Fatima lives at the Al-Fayoum oasis, her duty is gathering water from the local well. When Santiago met Fatima he didn't want to go to the pyramids and get his treasure. All he wanted to do was marry her. Even though Fatima loves Santiago like he likes her, Fatima says, "a woman of the desert realizes that men must leave the women they love for long periods." Fatima had convinced Santiago that he must follow his personal dream. Santiago and Fatima will both encounter their love and affection they have for one each other. She has confidence that he will return if he loves her. All Fatima wishes for is Santiago loves. This was a very touching scene because Fatima is letting the guy she loves Santiago let him follow his dream. All Fatima desires from him is the love. When Santiago was going through the dessert with the alchemist, he said to Santiago "Don't think about what you've left behind." This quote explains that even the Alchemist could acknowledge that all Santiago was thinking was about was Fatima. This shows the worry Santiago has for Fatima and she probably is worried about him to. By the time Santiago comes near the pyramids and close to his treasure. From there he realizes that Fatima was the treasure.