Archetype In The Alchemist

In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl directed by Gore Verbinski, it is indisputable that the mentor archetype and the temptress archetype play a crucial role in furthering the characterization of the hero as they complete the components of the hero’s journey. To start with, the mentor archetype is utilized to prompt the hero into accepting the call to adventure and in doing so, provides further character development. In The Alchemist, Melchizedek embodies the archetypal wise mentor and his role in guiding Santiago toward his Personal Legend is pivotal in his development from a conservative shepherd, to a willing spiritual seeker. This is primarily demonstrated in the novel when Melchizedek says

Despite his former blind belief that all pirates are felonious, Turner learns through Sparrow’s example not only what makes the lifestyle desirable, but also the description and the wit required to survive it. Through Sparrow’s lead, Turner’s heroic qualities are realized to their utmost potential and propel the journey forward. Whether it’s rescuing then betraying Sparrow or deceiving Barbossa to guarantee Elizabeth Swann’s freedom, Sparrow’s role in pushing Turner to accept the call of adventure is crucial to his development. Sparrow’s idiosyncratic wisdom assists Turner in growing out of his naive disposition is different from the unambiguous advice given to Santiago by Melchizedek. Whether intentional or not, Sparrow isn’t knowingly passing on his knowledge to Turner and he is not a conventional mentor with his selfish and manipulative tendencies. On the other hand, Melchizedek has purposefully put into Santago’s path and his mentorship is evidently

They had a difficult time convincing their wives that they had to go off into distant fields.” (Coelho 101). The temptation of staying with Fatima in the Al-Fayoum oasis creates an internal conflict within Santiago as he must decide between pursuing his Personal Legend and fulfilling his life’s potential or staying with Fatima in the Al-Fayoum oasis. Through his displays of devotion and loyalty, it is evident that he is hesitant to leave Fatima and all that she represents because he thinks that once he leaves, he might never be able to be with her again. Santiago's interactions with Fatima are vital to his journey as they allow him to reconsider and ultimately devote himself back to his hero’s journey, this time with another goal in mind: to return back to Fatima. Likewise, in The Pirates of the Caribbean, it is indisputable that the temptress archetype is exemplified by the social norms that depict all pirates as villainous and is used not only to compel Will Turner to reconsider his morals but also to depict him as resilient in the face of conformity. This can be seen at the end of the film when Elizabeth Swann formally confirms Turner’s identity as a pirate when her father, Governor Weatherby Swann, inquires