The Alchemist (Coelho)

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explain the situational irony in Santiago’s journey when he believes that he has found his ultimate treasure of alchemy in the desert oasis. Provide textual evidence from the novel.

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Turning lead into gold turns out to be the opposite of what Santiago really treasures. Santiago finds love and belonging are far more vauable than gold.

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