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PART TWO

PART TWO. The Merchant’s Dream (51-56). Why doesn’t he go?. “Because it’s the thought of Mecca that keeps me alive[…] I’m afraid that if my dream is realized, I’ll have no reason to go on living” (55). The language of the world.

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PART TWO

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  1. PART TWO

  2. The Merchant’s Dream (51-56)

  3. Why doesn’t he go? • “Because it’s the thought of Mecca that keeps me alive[…] I’m afraid that if my dream is realized, I’ll have no reason to go on living” (55).

  4. The language of the world • “there was a language in the world that everyone understood […] It was the language of enthusiasm, of things accomplished with love and purpose, and as part of a search for something believed in and desired” ( 62). • When has Santiago encouraged the Language of the World?

  5. The Alchemist • “Why did you want to see me?” the boy asked. • “Because of the omens,” the alchemist answered. “The wind told me you would be coming, and that you would need help” (114).

  6. Unfulfilled dreams (119-120) • The Alchemist explains to Santiago that if he remains in the desert, he will be happy with Fatima. But, in time, he will regret that he did not follow his dreams and find his treasure, so his happiness will always be unfulfilling. • What does the Alchemist say that convinces Santiago to continue on his journey?

  7. People with Unfulfilled Dreams • 1. The Baker • 2. Crystal Merchant • 3. Englishman – impatient, wants to reach his dream quickly. Seeks answers from the Alchemist instead of finding them himself. • 4. Thief at the end

  8. “Listen to your heart” (127-132) • The Alchemist teaches Santiago lessons about listening to one’s heart. • What does this mean?

  9. The secret to discovery • The Alchemist says that some people discover alchemy through intensive study, and some find it by accident. • “then there were others, who were interested only in gold. They never found the secret” (137).

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