the alchemist 120-end study guide Flashcards
difference between habituate and incessant
habituate: get accustomed through practice, become familiar
incessant: continuing without interruption
what is Santiago’s ordeal and resurrection?
ordeal: to turn into the wind or die
resurrection: digs for treasure
purposeful use of Coelho using different beliefs to connect morals
interconnectedness
how does Santiago convince the desert and wind to help him
interconnectedness
difference between avid and exultant
avid: enthusiastic and passionate
exultant: great happiness
why don’t alchemists succeed in turning lead into gold via Philosopher’s stone
the soul has to be ready for it
Santiago’s rewards for his prognostication coming true
50 gold pieces, the offered position to become tribal counselor
the 4 “beings” Santiago says that help him turn into wind
the desert, wind, sun, and “hand that wrote all”
how does Santiago find life in the desert
the horses lead the way
why does the Alchemist keep telling Santiago to listen to his heart
because it comes from the Soul of the World
why do attackers say they attacked the peaceful oasis
they were starving and needed to lay siege
rueful
expressing sorrow, regretful
