Big Ideas

Question 1

Interconnectedness of all things through soul and language

Answer 1

• Everything is written by the same hand, Allah
• universal language that is spoken by all things
• Language of the World allows access to Soul of the World and to God
• Santiago is taught that the processes of alchemy can help him to know the Language of the World

Question 2

Minor character’s impact on the protagonist

Answer 2

• minor characters helped Santiago on his journey
• Melchizedek showed Santiago the importance of Personal Legends and started him on his journey
• the crystal merchant helped Santiago earn enough money to continue with his personal legend. also taught him “maktub”.
• Fatima supports him and loves him. Santiago almost stayed at the oasis because he feared losing her. She motivated him to continue on his journey.
• the alchemist taught Santiago how to communicate with the Soul of the World and helped him on his journey to complete his Personal Legend.