... him create an incredible sandstorm. He prayed to the Hand That Wrote All and at the highest of the storm he disappeared. As a result of Santiago's abilities, the tribesmen let him and the alchemist go free. After all the diversity they went through, Santiago and the alchemist found their way to get to the pyramids, and there the alchemist taught Santiago how to turn metal into gold by ... using the Philosopher's Stone. As a gift they alchemist gave Santiago some gold ... and sent him off to keep looking for the treasure. After that, Santiago ... ...

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... as stated by Webster's Dictionary, means the seemingly miraculous change of a thing into something better. The title The Alchemist embodies Paulo Coelho's novel by showing many incredible changes that the main character, Santiago, goes through. At the start of the story, Santiago is a self-caring shepherd whose only goal is to become wealthier and marry a merchant's daughter. However by the end of the novel he understands what is truly ... opinions before making a decision. Throughout his voyage, Santiago learns to trust himself. This is most prominent and sudden, when the alchemist and...

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... ; hence, they die in peace without fear and emotion (1). He suggests that the separation of the lovers be like this separation caused by death. In the second stanza the speaker furthers his comparison for a peaceful separation. "So let us melt, and make no noise- refers to the melting of gold by a goldsmith or alchemist (5). When gold is melted it does not sputter and is therefore quiet ... . The speaker and his love should not display their private, intimate love as "tear-floods, nor ... sigh-tempests move- (6). The speaker thinks that it would be a "profanation- to reveal the sacred lo...

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• Grade Level: High School