The Alchemist (Coelho)

whats the answer to these questions below?

1.who is "the old sorcerer" that santiago talks with (166)?

2. critics apply the term pathetic fallacy to instances in which human characteristics (such as the ability to reason and speak) are given to parts of the natural world. Name three parts of the natural worlds that are personified in this way during santiagos efforts to turn himself into the wind?

3. Describe santiagos experience of communion with god.

4. using the technique of understatement, the author has the alchemist impart an important lesson to santiago in telling the arabs about his treasures. What was the lesson?

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1) The old sorcerer is the alchemist.

While he digs, Santiago calls out to the alchemist, "You old sorcerer. You knew the whole story. You even left a bit of gold at the monastery so I could get back to this church."

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The Alchemist