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Santiago stops at a church to rest
this scene is signifigant because this is when he has his dream that starts his whole adventure.
"it was still dark when he awoke, and, looking up, he could still see the stars through the half destroyed roof" pg 4 -
Santiago reaches Tarifa
in Tarifa, Santiago has his dream interpereted, this tells him that he sould go to fufill his personal legend
"you came here so you could learn about your dreams" pg 12 -
Santiago meets the king of Salem
when Santiago meets the king, he receives the stones that leads him to his treasure.
"they are called Urim and Thummin, the black symbolizes yes and the white symbolizes no, if you are unable to read the omens, they will help you do so. always ask an objective question." pg 30 -
Santiago arives in Africa
in Africa, Santiago gets robbed and works in a crystal shop for money to get across the Sahara Dessert.
"i can cleanup those glases in the window if you want" pg 44 -
Santiago see's the old king in the dessert
the old king give Santiago some hints and helps him feel better about his journy.
"im always near by when someone wants to realize therir personal legand" pg 65 -
Santiago meets the Englishman.
Santiago and the Englishman are both looking for the alchemist.
"'maybe this is an omen' said the Englishman" pg 70 -
Santiago meets the leader of the caravan
Santiago travels with them to make it to egypt
"there were almost two hundred people gathered there, and four hundred animals" pg 71 -
Santiago arives at the oasis
this is were Santiago meets Fatima
"finally a young woman approached, who was not dressed in black." pg92 -
Santiago starts to fall in love with Fatima
"the boy listened to the sound of her voice, and thought it to be more beutifle that the wnd blowing through the date palms." pg 97 -
Santiago meets the Alchemist
the Alchemist helps Santiago realize his personal legend
""or is it your personal legend that brings you here?" pg 113 -
Santiago finds his treasure
Santiago relizes that his treasure is his family and love.
" who taught you to speak the language of the desert and the winds?" pg 146 -
Santiago returns to the oasis for Fatima
Santiago realizes he loves Fatima.
"i'm coming, Fatima" pg 167
