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The Alchemist

The Alchemist

  

by Paulo Coelho

Discussion & Essay Questions

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Sample of Discussion & Essay Questions


  1. After sending him on his way, Melchizedek acknowledges to himself that, even though gods shouldn't have desires because they don't have Personal Legends, he desperately wants Santiago to succeed. Why does he feel this way about Santiago?