The AlchemistThe AlchemistA Draft of the Term PaperOf Destiny, Dreams and Life JourneysSubmitted by:Raian B. RazalIV- NarraINTRODUCTIONAt a certain point of our lives we may realize: “What is the purpose of our life?” Then, we remember our dreams in our life, our aspirations, and the things we have wanted to be. However, it would be very late to change the course of our lives we have tracked down. We may blame ourselves for not being conscious on what our destinies wanted us to be. According to Undrai Fizer, “When you have discovered your destiny in God, you have just found the compass of life. Your destiny is the purpose or intentions of God for your life.” (
Therefore, an understanding of our destiny is important to improve our stay here on Earth. Those who consider life as useless and senseless are the ones who do not believe in their destinies. They are the apathetic and ignorant ones. For them, destiny seems an illusion and a figment of the imagination. But what they believe is wrong. Destiny is a supreme force that changes the course of life. Destiny leads journeys and is relayed through our dreams. And this is what both books The Alchemist and The Fifth Mountain are trying to prove. Both books share the themes of destiny, dreams and the journey through life.
Background of StudyWriters write and readers read. Although vast information has been shown recently in the Internet, the human race is still devoted to reading. Personally, I always try to read at least five books a month, either old, new or a classic. For me, books relieve me of the stress in school, and problems brought up by assignments, quizzes and tests. Books serve as a recreation. From the various books I have read, two books eventually made me realize the importance of life. The Alchemist and The Fifth Mountain are both books from an international bestseller Paulo Coelho.
Paulo Coelho is a man from Brazil. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the year of 1947. He is not only a writer; he is also a songwriter, theater director, actor and journalist. He is a recipient of many awards and his works have been considered bestsellers and is translated in more than 66 languages. (www.paulocoelho.com.br/engl/bio.shtml)
Being first published in Brazil in 1988, The Alchemist is a Fable about Following one’s Dream. And up to now, the book is still recognized worldwide as a literary gem. The Alchemist probably is the most famous book of Paulo Coelho. It attracts readers to follow and believe in their dreams. The book has also been translated in more than 66 languages. According to statistics, the book has sold more than 40 million copies in more than 150 countries. “Many have compared The Alchemist to Saint-Exupйrys The Little Prince a childrens book about another boy, the Prince, who leaves his home in search of greater things, learning valuable lessons about life and love on the way.” The plot of the story revolves around Santiago, a young Andalusian Shepherd who is in search for his treasure. He meets various characters on the way that will help him search his treasure, primarily, the alchemist who teaches him the Soul of the World. (
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In an attempt to make the most honest and honest life possible for the protagonist, Dante (the protagonist) goes to work, is given the title of an Alchemist and is forced to choose which to pursue, especially if the story involves people as well as a child who dreams of him becoming a true Alchemist.
Many of the characters in the book will have been introduced in an alternate dimension in which no one is given the opportunity to learn about their own lives and choices at a younger age. However, they will all face difficulties. They might find new paths, lose their families and careers, and have to change their lives every single day. This story is intended to explain the human condition by providing an environment without having any kind of rules and a moral system to allow people to live with their own decisions. Furthermore, there will be many different types of problems to solve within the book. Each person has their own way, and they will have to explore others’ choices. For example, the Alchemist should be able to use her Divine powers in order to find a way of living with her family and friends. The story also introduces us to several interesting characters who are not the protagonists in the story, and some of them may appear in other books.
Characters will follow in order of age and will learn the importance of “learning to fight” and “winning back”. The “Warrior” and the “Hero” may be more important to the protagonist, because each has a side advantage and sometimes a better one at some point.
About the Author
Aldie M, 21, is an English teacher and illustrator, but no longer living in Brasil. While teaching at a public school in Brazil and now living from Brazil, he now writes in English. Born in 2008 and raised in Brazil, he was involved in many different cultures for many years for one reason or another: he wanted to learn Spanish and was the only one whose English was not quite right. Before he began studying, he and his friends had traveled for three months, starting at the BelorĂş village, where they found themselves alone while enjoying the scenery outside. They then went to some places to start the next chapter of their life, and eventually they became the protagonist of a novel.
Aldie is a good teacher, but she is also very judgmental of other students due to her attitude towards them. She has always wanted to see his true side, so she felt that the best part was learning that in order to become an Alchemist, she needs to find a path of life with that side. As such, she tried to write a poem for the protagonist, called “The Warrior”, so that Aldie could feel there was an answer there. She finished the translation and uploaded it to the wiki. However, Aldie has decided that all the rest of the world will wait for the story to complete before sending it back to her in the hopes that she will make some good decisions for this important project.
Aldie is currently pursuing her dream of becoming a full-time professional musician in Brazil and plans to work in music after graduating. She loves ballet and her brother, who she met in high school, are two of the most beautiful young ballet students in Brazil. When she heard that the young artists were still interested in pursuing their dreams, the duo felt very sad because they knew that Aldie’s plans had not been fulfilled.
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Kanata S. Saito
“The Alchemist” is produced by Eiichiro “Viktor” N