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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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do you think people like santiago exist ?do you wish to follow his kind of dreams
Posted by swecha r #329013
Last updated by: swecha r #329013 on Jun 15, 2013 7:16 AM
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What is a "personal lengend," and what does the man tell santiago about it?
Posted by sam m #327923
Last updated by: Aslan on Jun 06, 2013 10:14 PM
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What three events during Santiago’s journey have the most impact on him realizing his personal legend?
Posted by jenny b #326007
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Jun 05, 2013 11:13 AM
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What is the meaning of the two dead hawks and the falcon in the oasis? How does this omen change Santiago’s status in society?
Posted by blin k #195519
Last updated by: Aslan on Jun 04, 2013 11:44 PM
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What does Santiago do to earn food to eat?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: Aslan on Jun 04, 2013 1:09 PM
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After helping the candy seller erect his stall in the plaza, to what realization does Santiagos come?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: Aslan on Jun 04, 2013 12:32 PM
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What causes Santiago to become distracted and, as a result, lose sight of the young man who is holding his money?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: Aslan on Jun 04, 2013 12:12 PM
Answers: 3
 
According to te "wisest of wise men", what is the secret of happiness?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: Aslan on Jun 04, 2013 12:03 PM
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what are Urim and Thumim?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: marie m #326519 on Jun 04, 2013 11:58 AM
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What happens immediatly after Melchizedek tells the Santiago that he "will have to follow the omens" in order to find his treasure?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: Aslan on Jun 04, 2013 11:56 AM
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What is the 'principle of favorability' that Melchizedek speaks of?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: marie m #326519 on Jun 04, 2013 11:28 AM
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What does Santiago see when he clibs the stone ramp that led to the top of the castle wall?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: Aslan on Jun 04, 2013 11:24 AM
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Why does Santiago decide against telling the baker what melchizedek had said about him?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: Aslan on Jun 04, 2013 11:05 AM
Answers: 1
 
According to the King, what is the one great truth on this planet?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 31, 2013 5:02 PM
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According to Melchizedek, What is the world's greatest lie?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 31, 2013 4:53 PM
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Why does Santiago decide to see the gypsy women?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: Aslan on May 30, 2013 3:53 PM
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Describe Santiago's reoccurring dream??
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: Aslan on May 30, 2013 3:26 PM
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Witch of the following in NOT something Santiago planned to do once he arrived in Tarifa before his anticipated meeting with the merchant's daughter?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: marie m #326519 on May 30, 2013 2:54 PM
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What had Santiago's family hoped he would become as an adult?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: marie m #326519 on May 30, 2013 2:47 PM
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What does the Santiago claim are "the only things that concerned the sheep?"
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: marie m #326519 on May 30, 2013 2:38 PM
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How does Santiago spend his time when the merchant told him that he cannot shear his sheep until the afternoon?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: Aslan on May 30, 2013 2:33 PM
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which of the following is true about prokaryotes
Posted by natalie p #326541
Last updated by: natalie p #326541 on May 30, 2013 2:20 PM
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which of the following kinds of evidence for common ancestry is shown in the diagrams
Posted by natalie p #326541
Last updated by: Aslan on May 30, 2013 2:05 PM
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What is the most recent topic of Santiago's comments to his sheep?
Posted by marie m #326519
Last updated by: Aslan on May 30, 2013 1:52 PM
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Why does the lake weep for Narcissus?
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Last updated by: Aslan on May 30, 2013 11:11 AM
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