The alchemist-introduction
- 2. Bilawal Sharif 15.ARID.1584 Umar Shoaib 15.ARID.1631 Haq Nawaz 15.ARID.1592 Gulam Murtaza 15.ARID.1584 Shamaila Urooj15.ARID.1631 Rimsha Malik 15.ARID.1631
- 3. Paulo Coelho
- 4. Story of Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Sequence of events Themes of the story
- 5. Born in 1947 in Brazil Before becoming a fulltime write, he worked as theatre director, actor, lyricist, and journalist Written numerous books in Portuguese that have been translated into English, including The Alchemist
- 6. His books have sold more than 65 million copies in 150 countries and translated into 60 languages
- 7. ◦Santiago ◦Gypsy woman ◦Old king ◦Crystal merchant ◦Englishman ◦Alchemist
- 8. Santiago is a shepherd who journey everywhere with his sheep. One day he had a dream about treasures in the pyramids in the desert. So he sell his sheep and journey to the desert.
- 9. Upon his journey, he was robbed so he work under a crystal merchant. After saving an amount of money, he join a caravan which will travel across the Sahara desert.
- 10. In the journey, he met an Englishman who wants to be an Alchemist. The caravan stops on an Oasis because there is tribal war further beyond the desert. There, he met Fatima, the girl he loved.
- 11. In the oasis, he also met the 200- years-old alchemist. Then when they taught that it is safe to travel, they go along their journey to the pyramids. But they were captured by the tribesmen.
- 12. To be fled by the enemy, Santiago proved that he was powerful by morphing into wind. After their escape, they go separate ways. Santiago go on to the pyramids.
- 13. In the pyramids, Santiago found nothing. He met someone who dreamed about a treasure in a ruined church. Then Santiago realized that his treasure is in Spain. So he went back and found his treasure.
- 14. The Gypsy's interpretation of Santiago's dream (including her urging him to go to Egypt) Santiago s dream and his meeting with Melchizedek Old king Santiago finds the job with the merchant
- 15. Santiago falls in love with Fatima on the way to Al-Fayoum, but eventually leaves her to continue his quest Santiago turns into wind and frightens some Arab soldiers who attempt to capture him and his party
- 16. Santiago meets the alchemist, who demonstrates his power with the philosopher's stone Santiago finds that his dream treasure is in Spain before returning to Fatima
- 17. • When you really want something, the entire universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. • Language of the world tells us that universe is tied together. • To find ones destiny is persons only obligation
- 18. . • Those who don’t understand their personal legend will fail to comprehend its teachings. • All things are originated from a single soul which is the soul of the world and are linked to one another.
- 19. Literally, alchemy is the process of changing metal into precious gold It is not easy, and the alchemist possesses a unique skill, somewhat of a rare and mysterious knowledge Santiago wants to experience change; therefore, he gave up his studies to be a shepherd and travel
- 20. Following one’s “Personal Legend” Fear of failure What other themes can you think of?
- 21. • The fear of failure is biggest obstacle to success. • Real treasure is journey itself. • Darkest hour of midnight comes just before dawn. • Allah has prepared a path for everyone to follow, and given us the power of thinking and power of decisions to choose the path. We just have to choose the right path by reading the signs provided to us.
- 22. • Sometimes we should leave things as they are, they might be beneficial to us later on. • Sometimes in our lives, we lose control of our life, and our lives are then controlled by our fate. This is the world’s greatest lie.