Paper Idea

How did the characters different beliefs and lifestyles affect Santiago on his journey to fulfill his Personal Legend? I want to write about this because I believe that many characters had large roles in Santiago's journey. Each had something to show and some had things to learn. Santiago unknowingly learned from these people and grew into a better and stronger person. I saw huge growth in Santiago and he not only inspired other characters in the book by accomplishing his dream but he also pushed me to want more than just "average."

Alchemist

I would like to begin by letting you know that I am thoroughly enjoying this book. Throughout this book the boy has been undecided on what he wants to do with his life. Although he is undecided he makes a few decisions that gets him to where he is now, an oases in the desert. An unknown King influenced him to fulfill his Personal Legend. The boy sold his entire flock, moved to a foreign country, lost all of his money, worked in a crystal shop to make enough to go back home, changed his mind and joined a caravan to cross the desert. The King's sayings kept popping into his head whenever the boy needed to make a decision. It makes the King seem as if he were GOD or even a god-like-figure. I am excited to finish this book.