The Alchemist (Coelho)

Why does the lake weep for Narcissus

Why does the lake weep for Narcissus

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Paulo Coelo uses the legend of Narcissus in the prologue because it compares to an event used later in the book where Narcissus falls into the lake. The lake weeps for Narcissus because he could see his beauty (the lake's) in the depths of his eyes.