Melchizek In The Alchemist

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In the story The Alchemist Paulo Coelho narrates the journey of a shepherd named Santiago experiences visions and dreams telling him to pursue his personal legend into Egypt, where he should find a hidden treasure. Santiago acquires advice from a rich king, Melchizedek, as well as the girl he meets along the way, Fatima, and finally the Alchemist. Santiago first acquires advice from a king named Melchizedek, who advises him about how he should pursue his future. Santiago is always anxious and dwelling on his past or his concerns, and forgets to admire the universe around him, but Mehlchizedek reminds him that the “secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon” (Coelho 35). Due …show more content…

The king boosts Santiago’s confidence in finding the treasure successfully with the help of the universe. Melchizidek, the old king, mentored Santiago from the beginning, and was the first to inspire him to take the first big step into his adventure. Then, Santiago embarks on his journey to Egypt where he meets Fatima, the girl who teaches him about love. Because Santiago falls in love with Fatima immediately, he is facing internal conflict about whether he should continue his search for the treasure and settle with her, but Fatima knows he must resume his travels and “continue towards [his] goal” (Coelho 100). Fatima loves Santiago as well, and she wants only the best for him, which is finding his personal legend. Furthermore, Santiago is worried he will not be able to reconnect with Fatima if he leaves, but she comforts him in knowing he will successfully return “if [she is] really a part of [his] dream” (Coelho 101). Due to Fatima’s confidence in Santiago and her support of his adventure, Santiago regains confidence and courage to recommence his hunt for

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Melchizek In The Alchemist