Novel Questions - Kapilan

1. In the novel The Alchemist, what philosophy does The Alchemist have approaching the feeling of love?
2. Explain what advice The Alchemist gives to Santiago? What emotions are shown from the wise advice by The Alchemist?
3.  Why does the desert have such high value,and what sort of symbolism does the grain of sand have?
4. In Santiago's personal life tradition plays a vital role. tradition also plays a important role to the people he comes across. Explain in different ways on how the author shows various perspectives of tradition, throughout the novel?
5. What is the special reason that Santiago became a shepherd than rather being a priest as his parents wished ?