Santiago's Journey in 'The Alchemist'

The video tutorial reviews key themes in Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist', focusing on free will versus fate, oneness, and personal legend. It highlights Santiago's journey, his choices, and the interplay of fate in his life. The theme of oneness is explored through Santiago's connection with the universe, while the pursuit of a personal legend is depicted as a path to spiritual enlightenment. Santiago's experiential learning and understanding of universal language are emphasized as he progresses on his hero's journey.

How does Santiago demonstrate free will in 'The Alchemist'?

• By refusing to travel

• By staying in Tangier

• By choosing to be a shepherd

• By becoming a priest

What event in Tangier represents fate in Santiago's journey?

• Meeting the crystal merchant

• Being robbed

• Meeting the alchemist

• Finding treasure

How does the crystal merchant use free will in his business?

• By moving to a new city

• By closing his shop

• By ignoring Santiago's suggestions

• By allowing Santiago to make changes

What does the theme of oneness in 'The Alchemist' suggest?

• Only non-living things are connected

• Only living things are connected

• All things share the same soul

• All things are separate

In the desert scene, what does Santiago interpret the hawks' fight as?

• An omen of an attack

• A message from Fatima

• A sign of rain

• A symbol of peace

What does Santiago claim is inside him?

• Only the wind

• Only the desert

• Only the stars

• The winds, deserts, oceans, and stars

What is the mission of all things on earth according to the theme of personal legend?

• To remain unchanged

• To conquer others

• To achieve spiritual enlightenment

• To achieve wealth

How does Santiago pursue his personal legend?

• By staying in one place

• By reading books

• By experiential learning

• By ignoring omens

What does Santiago learn about the universal language?

• It is only for animals

• It is spoken only by humans

• It consists of omens

• It is written in books

What motif does Santiago's journey follow?

• The merchant's journey

• The villain's journey

• The scholar's journey

• The hero's journey