Alchemist Characters Flashcards
1
Q
Santiago
A
- shepherd boy
- lives in Andalusia
- has dream to go to Egypt and find treasure
2
Q
Gypsy woman
A
- dream teller
- helps Santiago interpret his dream to find treasure
3
Q
Crystal merchant
A
- sells crystal for a living
- helps Santiago earn money after he was robbed
- dreams of going to Mecca but fears it will be a disappointment
4
Q
Englishman
A
- journeys with Santiago to find the Alchemist
- studies alchemy
- wants to become an alchemist
- believes in omens
5
Q
Fatima
A
- Beautiful girl living at Al-Fayoum Oasis
- Santiago’s true love
6
Q
Merchant’s daughter
A
- beautiful and intelligent
- daughter of the merchant who buys wool from Santiago
7
Q
Bar owner
A
- well meaning bartender
- lives in Tangier
- tries to warn Santiago about the thief
8
Q
Alchemist
A
- 200 year old, extremely powerful alchemist living in the Al-Fayoum Oasis
- has the Philosopher’s Stone and
- understands the Soul of the World and the importance of Personal Legends
- helps Santiago achieve his Personal Legend and the Elixir of Life
9
Q
Bedouins
A
- nomadic people living in the desert
- warn the caravan about thieves
10
Q
King Melchizedek
A
- King of Salem
- appears to possess magical powers
- helps those pursuing their Personal Legends
