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This 3 page paper explains the end of the book, when the boy (Santiago) saves his own life by following the Alchemist's advice to tell others of what was in his heart. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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author is dealing with the idea of following ones dreams in order to find contentment, the same thing that people like Dr. Wayne Dyer and Joseph Campbell have been telling
us for years. Coehlo, however, has chosen to present the material in a fictional tale rather than a self-help book or lecture series. This paper explains the end
of the book, when the boy (Santiago) saves his own life by following the Alchemists advice to tell others of what was in his heart. Discussion Much of
the books meaning is found in the subtitle: A Fable about Following Your Dream. The book begins with the young Andalusian shepherd Santiago dreaming about the pyramids of
Egypt, and the treasure buried there. When he wakes, he decides to follow his dream. On his journey he meets many people, some kind, some evil, but his
most important encounter is with the Alchemist. As they journey across the desert toward the pyramids, the Alchemist tells Santiago that "wherever your heart is, that is where youll
find your treasure" (Coehlo, 1995, p. 130). Santiago replies that his heart is "agitated" (hes fallen in love); it is also "fearful" because the desert is dangerous and could
kill him; but most of all he fears that he will not find his treasure-this might all be for nothing (Coehlo, 1995, p. 130). The Alchemist replies that of
course hes afraid; there is always a chance that he will lose everything hes gained if he keeps going-but he must continue because his heart will never let him rest
if he turns back (Coehlo, 1995, p. 130). The boy replies that he doesnt want his heart to suffer (Coehlo, 1995, p. 131). And the old man replies, "Tell
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