Character's Flashcards
1
Q
Santiago
A
- Protagonist
- shepherd who roams around Andalusia
- is following his Personal Legend
- turns into the wind
- finds a treasure
2
Q
Gypsy Woman
A
- interprets dreams
- Helps Santiago figure out he needs to go to the pyramids
- wants 1/10 of his treasure
3
Q
Crystal Merchant
A
- has a shop on the top of the hill
- becomes friends with Santiago
- becomes successful after having Santiago
4
Q
Englishman
A
- studies books to learn how to become an Alchemist
- is on the caravan with Santiago
- wants to meet the Alchemist and learn how to turn lead into gold
5
Q
Fatima
A
- Santiago’s true love
- lives in the al-Fayoum Oasis
- is waiting for Santiago to return
6
Q
Merchant’s Daughter
A
- girl is typical of Andalusia region; flowing black hair, eyes that vaguely recalled the Moorish conquerors
- Santiago’s first love, it’s where his heart is…
7
Q
King Melchizedek
A
- told Santiago to follow his personal legend
- gives Santiago Urim and thummium to help with the omens
- King of Salem
8
Q
Bar owner
A
Tried to warn Santiago about the thief he was with
9
Q
Bedouins
A
Nomadic people who warn the caravans about thieves
