Alchemist

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 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.11-12.2

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.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Santiago and Melchizedek discuss a baker, Santiago later reflects on the baker, thinking to himself, "That baker..." Based on context, which best completes Santiago's thought?

• ...must be proud of the career choice he has made and the status that comes with it

• ...has found his niche in life; and this is the way of the world

• ...is too complacement in his career choice and will never fulfill his Personal Legend

• ...is a dreamer who made his dream of owning his own business a reality

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Fatima is 

• the kind wife of one of the chieftains.

• a woman that Santiago was in love with in Spain.

• a Bedouin that helps Santiago escape from the oasis.

• the woman Santiago meets at a well and falls in love with.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.11-12.2

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.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The Englishman hopes to become 

• a religious leader.

• a camel driver.

• an alchemist.

• a prophet

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9