Fear is a Barrier
Fear is a defense mechanism that tries to protect us, but at times that fear becomes an obstacle between an individual and their dreams, and that fear can be worse than the actual consequences. In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho fear is portrayed as a barrier that needs to be overcome, and it is portrayed by Santiago’s heart, the Crystal Merchant, and the Camel Driver. Santiago’s heart is a symbol of his intuitive voice and how fear can affect it. The heart represents the inner fear and doubt that lead Santiago to hesitate about following his dreams. The Crystal Merchant represents a life lived in fear of an uncertain future. Oppositely, the Camel Driver symbolizes a person who doesn’t let fear rule their life.
Santiago’s heart
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People need not fear the unknown if they are capable of achieving what they need and want." (73) This quote highlights that fear can hinder people from reaching their full potential, preventing them from making progress and reaching their full potential.. Don’t let fear become an obstacle; if you are capable, you will reach your goal. "We are afraid of losing what we have, whether it’s our life or our possessions and property. But this fear evaporates when we understand that our life stories and the history of the world were written by the same hand." (73) This quote suggests that if a person understands that they are a part of something bigger than themselves, they should have no cause to fear anything. The camel driver implies that God determines each person's role in the greater universe. This insight doesn't stop someone from going through disasters, but if they understand that their tragedy serves a greater good, they have no reason to fear any loss. There is no need to be afraid since everything in life has a greater purpose; fear is only a roadblock that will prevent you from moving forward. The Camel Driver is a great example of fear portrayed and fear overcome in the alchemist; fear is more dangerous in thought than in
When it comes to fear in the book The Alchemist is seen so many times. You start out with Santiago talking about how he was telling his stories to the Merchants daughter “He went on telling stories about his travels, and her bright, Moorish eyes went wide with fear and surprise. ”(p.6) this young lady had fear from just the stories that Santiago was telling. She did not fear because it was insanely scary but because it was different. A little later in the book there is more fear when Santiago is talking to The Crystal Merchant.
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The Importance of Perseverance At many times in people’s lives, they consider giving up. This is also true for Santiago, the protagonist in Paulo Coelho's fantasy novel The Alchemist. Santiago is on a journey to find a hidden treasure he saw in a dream. Along this journey he continues to contemplate whether he should just give up, or continue his adventure.
Again, the module’s theme is everything surrounding fear. This quote evidently represents this theme as it focuses on this strange emotion, and how it affects us as a whole. Throughout this module, there were many readings and texts that focused on the feeling of fear. In the same lesson, there was another reading called “Beware of the Dog”.
Fear can leave you petrified, but hope is the greatest strength that you can possess and hope will always overpower
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The Alchemist is a famous book written by Paulo Coelho. It’s about a shepherd named Santiago who travels from his homeland Spain to the Pyramids in Egypt. He does this to find a treasure he was told about. Along his hard journey, he meets some people along the way like a gypsy woman and a king in disguise who all direct him towards his quest. He doesn’t let the obstacles stop him toward his goal and eventually he finds his treasure.
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