Since The Alchemist contains heavy symbolism that teaches universal lessons, we call it  

• Legend
• Allegory
• Myth

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The significance of being in harmony with nature and acknowledging the importance of understanding our   interconnectedness with one another is represented in the book by

• the story of Narcissus
• omens
• the oasis

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

People that are blind to their own Personal Legends are represented in the book by

• sheep
• dreams
• treasure

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Anyone who tries to find a shortcut to his or her Personal Legend is represented in the book by

• pyramids
• the alchemist
• the thief

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The consequences of not following your Personal Legend and suffering regret are represented in the book by

• the Gypsy
• the Crystal Shop Owner
• the King

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Obstacles and hardships on life’s journey are represented in the book by

• the desert and the winds
• the sheep
• the Narcissus story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The importance of enjoying the beauty of the present is represented in the book by

• the camel driver
• the Englishman
• the tribal chief

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The desire to find yourself, be a better person and reach your potential is represented in the book by

• the principal of favorability
• alchemy
• Urim and Thummin

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The “quest” of finding your personal legend and the importance of reaching your final destination   (goals/achievements) is represented in the book by

• the desert
• the oasis
• the pyramids

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The abandoned church (and the lessons he learned from the people he met, including Fatima’s love)   represents Santiago’s

• treasure
• journey
• failure

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2