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    The novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho was about a shepherd by the name of Santiago who, through a dream found where his “treasure” would lay. The author of the book Paulo Coelho, was born in Brazil, and has written sixteen books including The Alchemist, and has sold over one hundred and forty million books worldwide. What attracted me to the novel was how there was some supernatural aspects throughout the book. The supernatural aspects made the book more enjoyable to read, because it was different

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    Neruda to be dangerous and too influential over the public in Chile. Over time as Neruda wrote more poems, a pattern had been shown through his work. Symbolism was the one of the many effective ways that Neruda chose to expose the reality of the society, the difference of symbolism to the other ways was that symbolism forced the reader to think deeper about certain topics and that would soon make them realize the brutality of what was Chile. "An odor stayed in the cane fields:/ carrion, blood, and a

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    countries that were at one point colonialized by European countries, but these countries are now independent. The Latin American region consists of mainly the South America continent, Central America, and Mexico. Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Costa Rica, Chile, and many other countries make up this region. One thing that many people do not know is that Puerto Rico is an American territory and its inhabitants are United States citizens. The Latin American region does not offer the best economic situations

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    however he was not impressed. Based on his lack of impression toward other poets, he claimed the “finest Chilean poet was, without a doubt, Pablo Neruda. All the rest, I added, are midgets” (213). Based on why he traveled to Chile and left, Bolano claimed his return to Chile was based on his attempt to “help rebuild socialism” (214). It was uncertain why he left, but perhaps because of Chile’s lack of socialism. His discussion about different Chilean poets suggests he worries about the present and

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    form of a crime in Chile that has manifested itself into various small and large businesses, government, and organizations across Chile affecting, individuals on all levels. For instance, bribery is an estimated $1 trillion business in Latin America seeking to secure power at any cost, abusing public resources for personal gain and influencing new and existing policies and regulations to further private agendas (Kaufmann, 2015). Although, there are countries like Chile who have incorporated

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    role as it assimilates past experiences and reevaluates identity and present scenario. For Pablo Neruda, a Chilean Poet and Diplomat, identity is a constant periphery which circles around his multiple selves. Born and brought up in a small village of Chile, Neruda is passionate about Nature, places and people. Inexhaustible traveler and incessant acquaintance with the different people creates a deep influence on his creative writing. The range of Neruda’s poems indicates clearly that the poet persona

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    last much longer.”. “So, you are saying we have to go on another expedition?” said Parrado. “Yes, that’s exactly what I’m saying, Chile is to the North right?” asked Canessa. “Umm, I’m sure it is, which other way would it be?” said Parrado. “So, if we take food our blankets and a few other supplies and just start hiking North then at some point we have too come upon Chile!” Canessa explained to Parrado as they are walking around the fuselage. As the day went on Canessa and Parrado told the others their

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    The novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho was about a shepherd by the name of Santiago, who through a dream found where his “treasure” would lay. The author of the book Paulo Coelho, was born in Brazil, and has written sixteen books including The Alchemist, and has sold over one hundred and forty million books worldwide. What attracted me to the novel was how there were some supernatural aspects throughout the book. In addition, the supernatural aspects also made the book more enjoyable to read, because

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    Santiago is a shepherd in Andalucia. He loves his flock, but they can't notice the limited nature of their existence. Seeking only food and water, they never lift their heads to admire the green hills or the sunsets. Santiago's parents have continually struggled for the basics of life. Santiago, on the other hand, can read and wants to travel. He goes into town one day to sell some of his flock, and encounters a tramp-king and a Gypsy woman. They urge him to 'follow his omens' and leave the world

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    Chile is known as a long narrow continent located on the edge of the South American edge. in 1954 Santiago became the capital . The reason I chose this particular Spanish speaking county because I found it interesting in so many different ways as the culture differences and the weather differences. This country extends from north and south which have an excessive climate differences. Such as in the north it lacks rainfall which causes the environment to hold water. Not only does it lack rainfall

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