Santiago's Relationship With The Alchemist

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The second half of the book was better than the first half. More surprising and interesting scene existed, and finally, Santiago meets the alchemist. In the first reader’s response, I wrote, “So far, the story doesn’t have a relationship with the alchemist. I hope there will be a relationship as the story progress.” The relationship with alchemist was created. I was surprised when Santiago has a fleeting image of war at an oasis. I felt like God is with Santiago. Since Oasis is known as a peaceful area, nobody would predict that war is going to happen in an oasis. Also, the scene that surprised me was when the stranger comes and threatening boy with the sword, asking why did you read the flight of the birds. The stranger was the alchemist. …show more content…

He wanted to go back to his own country with Fatima, but an alchemist persuades him and continues the journey together. During the persuading, alchemist told the several risks he would take if he chooses not to travel. Risks were during the second year, Santiago will remember about the treasure and omens begins insistently to speak of it. During the third year, previous risks exist and also Fatima will be unhappy because she feels that it was her to interrupt his journey. Lastly, during the fourth year, omens will abandon him, dismissed from the position as the counselor, and spend the rest of his life knowing that he didn’t pursue his Personal Legend. The risks were too specific, that I earn goose flesh. I never knew alchemist can see the …show more content…

He reached to the Pyramid and start to dig the ground, nevertheless nothing was found. Suddenly strange figures came to him and why are you digging. As soon as they knew why he is digging the whole the leader of the group said he also had a recurring dream here. The dream was about travel of the Spain ruined church where the shepherd and sheep slept. My hair raised at that moment. I ponder, who is he? That place is Santiago’s own country. He returns back to his country and found the treasure. I personally don’t like the ending. It was futile, although he gained many lessons and skills, like how to talk with heart. However, overall it was a excellent book because I learned many lessons: If you really want something, the universe will help you, so do it immediately, and If you want something and achieved it, then you can find a treasure like achieving gold by

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