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by Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist is one of the most important literary phenomenons of the 20th century, selling more than 30 million copies worldwide. The book has been translated into over 67 languages and tops the all-time best-seller list in 18 countries. The overwhelming success of The Alchemist can be ascribed to…

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What is Sandiago's psychological portrait and he's evolution during the whole story ?
Posted by roxanne b #252637
Last updated by: Aslan on May 23, 2012 5:11 PM
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What are three detailed scenes from the Alchemist by Paul Coelho, that I can write a detail essay about?
Posted by savanna m #252391
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 22, 2012 6:34 PM
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At this point, the boy remembers the old proverb, "The darkest hour of the night came just before the dawn."
Posted by bebe#248513
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 06, 2012 1:04 PM
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During his trek throught the desert with the alchemist, Santiago is told of many basic truths.
Posted by bebe#248513
Last updated by: Aslan on May 06, 2012 10:20 AM
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During his trek throught the desert with the alchemist, Santiago is told of many basic truths.
Posted by bebe#248513
Last updated by: Aslan on May 06, 2012 10:16 AM
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Why do you think the alchemist tells Santiago the story about the man's dream about the two sons (the poet and the soldier)
Posted by bebe#248513
Last updated by: Aslan on May 06, 2012 9:56 AM
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What made Santiago become a shepherd
Posted by james f #233389
Last updated by: rangii on Apr 30, 2012 8:38 AM
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What are three ways Santiago gets robbed?
Posted by lilie o #243555
Last updated by: rangii on Apr 30, 2012 8:22 AM
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Describe the Soul of the world
Posted by rangii
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 30, 2012 8:17 AM
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the introduction has prepared the reader to understand that something significant occurs while the boy and girl are talking. what is it, and what does it mean
Posted by manuel l #235991
Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 10, 2012 4:25 PM
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discuss the characters in alchemist
Posted by nupur d #231641
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Feb 21, 2012 6:13 AM
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Earlier in the story, the alchemist told Santiago "when you possess great treasures within you, and try to tell others of them, seldom are you believed." At the end of the story, how did this simple lesson save Santiago's life?
Posted by ashley l #231389
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Feb 20, 2012 12:28 PM
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What was the symbolism of the sycamore tree?
Posted by ashley l #231389
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Feb 20, 2012 3:12 AM
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What is Spiritual Alchemy?
Posted by emma h #230971
Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 16, 2012 7:55 PM
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What is the Alchemist's hero's journey?
Posted by meghan l #225869
Last updated by: lora g #227871 on Jan 31, 2012 6:58 PM
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words that describe the santiago?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Jan 30, 2012 8:44 AM
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words that describe the santiago?
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What obstacles were identified in the prologue.
Posted by veronica d #227499
Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 30, 2012 12:11 AM
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Why did paolo coelho write the book of the alchemist?
Posted by dading d #225733
Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 19, 2012 8:44 PM
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how does Santiago change over the course of his year in Tangier?
Posted by d r #225461
Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 18, 2012 4:31 PM
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The Englishman and Santiago. The alchemist
Posted by lexi a #194579
Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 13, 2012 10:08 PM
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in the alchemist what is the relationship between the physical landscape and santiagos quest
Posted by fdsarew w #196085
Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 13, 2012 10:06 PM
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What are some biblical allusions from the book the alchemist
Posted by ryan w #195697
Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 13, 2012 10:03 PM
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how does the omen change stantiago's status in the society
Posted by nae d #198351
Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 13, 2012 10:01 PM
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What does the introduction prepare the reader for when the boy (santiago) and the girl are talking?
Posted by emily s #209667
Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 13, 2012 9:54 PM
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