Narcissism In The Alchemist

Though setting was previously stated as the most important literary element, theme also ties nicely into the message the story is trying to make as well. Many readers may interpret this piece as a coming of age story for the Narrator or for adolescents in general. However, the theme is actually human nature and the choice to succumb or stray away from it. Human nature in it of itself is the power to make

In Ken Kesye's " one flew over the cockoo's nest" we have different characters and different topics. Narcissism is a very important topic. Narcissist is a person who envies himself a lot and is selfish, who doesn't care about anything and anyone except from himself. We alse have Narcissistic personality disorder which is a sickness based upon someones overwhelming confidence and lack of empathy. Is our novel McMurphy is a character that appears very fascinated with himself throughout the book. He shows his selfishness towards his friends and other patients by trying to manipulate them.

John Green once said “Great Books help you understand, and they help you feel understood”. For many avid readers, this quote sums up their entire life as a reader. Most avid readers, including myself, have presumably come across a book that has made them feel accepted in a world full of judgement and criticism. Books such as The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo are banned in certain countries. The Alchemist was a very inspirational book that triggered feelings or freedom and wisdom in every page. Through this book i felt as though it was okay to be confused and look beyond the horizon. Unfortunately, many students are placed at a disadvantage due to censorship. The individuals responsible for banning books support their logic by allegedly stating “it’s for the protection of the youth”. This concept has proven to be completely false considering that many books are banned because of racial themes, alternative lifestyles, profanity, sex, violence, negativity, and religious views. While they continue to accept the concept of protecting the youth, many students are subjected to these exact topics throughout their high school experience. The abolishment of book censorship must happen to protect

Santiago's temptation is when he has the choice whether or not to stay with Fatima and abandon his Personal Legend. After leaving Fatima he has a difficult time coping with the separation, even if Fatima is a woman of the desert, who knows he will return. The Alchemist offers him a sole piece of advice, “love never keeps a man from pursuing his Personal Legend.” (120) Santiago’s heart is aching for the loving arms of Fatima. He realizes that he needs to focus on what he needs, pursuing his Personal Legend and not what he desires to be with Fatima. Santiago’s willpower and understanding grows once he leaves with the Alchemist.

Through talks of Abraham and the Quran, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho has an overlying theme of religion. The book follows the life of shepherd named Santiago and his journey throughout life as he wants to travel around the world, where he meets many people that give him advice on his journey. Like the prologue Narcissus story, The Alchemist itself has a message that is concentrating on oneself can unite a person to nature and the spiritual world. Only through single-mindedly attempting to reach his Personal Legend does Santiago learn the mysteries of the Soul of the World, for instance. Throughout the book, Santiago must put his attention first repeatedly, as when he decides to be a shepherd preferably than a priest and when he leaves the haven to continue on his journey. However, through disregarding everything but his dream, Santiago understands his real potential. In this way, he inserts to the Soul of the World. With this under consideration, many questions can be brought up. What is the attitude of The Alchemist towards material wealth and individualism, and how does this relate to significant religions?

In Coelho's novel, Santiago faces many difficult challenges, but because of his courage and perseverance, he is able to face them head on. While in the town of Tarifa, Santiago meets

In Part one Santiago could be described as weak character. He is easily manipulated and persuaded by others such as the gypsy and the tour guide he met at the bar when he first arrived in Africa. His hunger for money blinds him from seeing his

To begin with, Santiago displays his fears throughout the book, and these fears are what hinders him from achieving his Personal Legend. Santiago displays an immense terror of failure. During his travels with the Alchemist, Santiago yearns to turn himself into the wind; however, he hesitates in even trying to do so, saying “‘But I have no idea

Internal Conflict- Santiago struggles with whether to pursue his personal legend and find his treasure or to give up. Another thing Santiago struggled with is finding his inner connection with nature to turn himself into wind within three days.

He finds hope by learning that the Soul of the World has a spiritual force that meshes everyone together. Santiago must communicate with nature in what the novel considers the common language of the world, love. Santiago must seek out the help of the desert, wind, sun, and God in order to turn himself into the wind. His epiphany makes him recognize nature as a single, unified whole. Now Santiago understands that everything from a grain of sand to God himself shares the same physical and spiritual essence. In coming to this understanding, Santiago also believes he can “conquer the world.” (Coelho,157). He realizes the importance of hope on his journey and that he can and will persevere to the end. Santiago's epiphany leads to him pushing forward and finishing his journey of achieving his ultimate treasure of hope and

In this quote, Marquez emphasizes the mood of unsettlement and the awkwardness due to Santiago Nasar’s death. After Santiago Nasar’s death, tensions rise and distress fills up people’s minds. The narrator states the environment as “unbearable” and the factors that drive the situation in a difficult direction. The purpose of this quote stresses the embarrassment Santiago's murder has inflicted on the town and its people. By surrounding an important detail such as Santiago’s body with minor factors, the narrator questions the true victim from this predicament.

The Compensatory Narcissist often portrayed themselves to be self-confident individuals, in reality they are prone to be full of insecurities. They are inclined to make up for what was missing in their early part of life and are in constant need to fill the void they feel by creating a façade to feel superior and of self-worth due to their feelings of inferiority (Millon et al.,1996). They often seek romantic partners whom they think are ideal and constantly need to feel encourage emotionally and reassure of their worth within the relationship. With this in mind, they are predisposed to be motivated by recognition therefore, often target partners who seem vulnerable to find the adoration they need. In addition, they are prone to utilize tactics

Initially, Pablo and Pedro brothers murder Santiago because he dishonored their sister, Angela Vicario. When asked why they killed Santiago by Father Amador, Pablo says that ‘“it was a matter of honor’” (49). The motives of the brothers are clear, as the honor above all motif establishes why they killed Santiago, but it is unsure why the town allows this crime to happen. Moreover, Santiago, by taking Angela’s virginity and dishonoring her, has transgressed against the town. This transgression is clear when Pedro states that ‘“Santiago Nasar knows why,’” implying that Santiago is aware of his crime of disgracing Angela and is aware that he will be punished for his actions (53). With this, it is clear that honor is held in such high regards that the town assumes his guilt and punishes Santiago for his “crime.” The actions of the town following this assumption convey the repugnant extremes the town will go to in its attempt to restore honor. Furthermore, it is the town’s high esteem towards honor that allows for the brothers to murder Santiago without punishment. After all, the town proclaims that “affairs of honor are sacred monopolies,” implying that they stand above all else (97). The importance of honor, established by the honor motif, enables the brothers to kill Santiago, as the town justify their actions under the guise of “honor” and characterizes itself as complicit in the

“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure,” cautions Paulo Coelho in The Alchemist. Everyone has dreams but not everyone dares to make them come true. One of my dreams is I want to study abroad and experience other cultures. Applying KGSP scholarship is my first step to achieve my dream. In my quest for a suitable graduate program, I was thrilled to learn that Food and Nutrition Department at Yonsei University offers a graduate curriculum that match my need.

It was one hot summer day in 1998. I remember the year clearly because it was one year after mother left me for Paris. She was pursuing her career abroad and was only returning briefly to visit me and my grandparents for one week. I moved back to our own home to stay with her. During the day, she would ask me about my new school, do laundry and cook, just like old times; I would answer with simple sentences like “it’s OK” or “I’ve made friends” and help her with the chores. When she went out for grocery shopping, however, I would insist that I stay at home and read. As much as I enjoyed reuniting with my mother, I somehow thought reading alone was what I preferred to do. I would randomly grab a book from the bookshelf and sit at the edge of the bed to devour it.