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THE Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream!

The Alchemist, written by Paulo Coelho, is a novel about Santiago, a young shepherd who embarks on a journey to discover his Personal Legend and find treasure near the Egyptian pyramids. Throughout his journey, he learns valuable life lessons about love, fate, and personal growth, ultimately realizing that the true treasure lies in the journey itself. The book serves as a guide for readers to pursue their dreams and embrace self-discovery.

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THE Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream!

The Alchemist, written by Paulo Coelho, is a novel about Santiago, a young shepherd who embarks on a journey to discover his Personal Legend and find treasure near the Egyptian pyramids. Throughout his journey, he learns valuable life lessons about love, fate, and personal growth, ultimately realizing that the true treasure lies in the journey itself. The book serves as a guide for readers to pursue their dreams and embrace self-discovery.

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THE

ALCHEMIST
A FABLE ABOUT
FOLLOWING
YOUR DREAM!
By Paulo Coelho
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
•Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian author born in 1947.

•Known for spiritual and philosophical fiction.

•The Alchemist is his most famous novel, published


in 1988.

•Translated into 80+ languages, making it one of the


most translated books in history.
MAIN CHARACTERS
• Santiago – A young Andalusian shepherd
seeking his Personal Legend.

• The Alchemist – A wise man who teaches


Santiago about alchemy and destiny

• Melchizedek – The King of Salem who


introduces the idea of a Personal Legend.
• Fatima – A desert woman who teaches Santiago
about love and patience.

• The Englishman – A traveler studying alchemy.


SETTING
• Spain (Andalusia) – where Santiago starts his
journey.

• Tangier, North Africa – first foreign destination.

• Egyptian desert – main part of the journey

• The pyramids – Santiago’s ultimate destination.


PLOT
SUMMARY
Santiago dreams of treasure
near the Egyptian pyramids.
He sells his sheep and begins a
journey across the desert.
Faces challenges, meets
mentors, and learns life
lessons. Learns the treasure
was buried where he began -
but the journey changes him.
THEMES
• Personal Legend: Following one’s true path.

• Spiritual growth: Journey as transformation.

• The Language of the World: Universal


connection between all beings.

• Fate vs Free Will: Destiny is chosen, not given.

• Love: As motivation, not a limitation.


SYMBOLS

• The Desert: Life's challenges and inner journey.

• The Alchemist: Inner wisdom and


transformation.
• Gold: Knowledge and enlightenment.

• Santiago’s Sheep: Comfort zone and ignorance.


KEY QUOTES
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to
achieve it.”

“One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for


loving.”

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life
interesting.”
LESSONS
FROM THE
• Never ignore your dreams.
BOOK
• Success is not the treasure, but the journey.

• True wisdom comes from experience.

• Trust the process and listen to your heart.


CONCLUSION
The Alchemist is more than a story—it’s a guide to living with
purpose.
Santiago’s story is a metaphor for everyone’s journey of self-
discovery.
Encourages readers to seek their dreams and believe in the journey.
THANK YOU
Presented by,
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Shah Hem.

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