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Analysis Of Quotes From 'The Kite Runner'

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Shortly after the caravan’s departure for Al-Fayoum, the once shepherd began to dig deep into his thoughts, beginning to understand more about the world around him and his situation. The boy believed that intuition was simply due to life being written out for people from the beginning. Throughout the trip, Santiago had spoken to individuals such as the camel driver. The boy had also begun to interact with the Englishman, exchanging insights of the world. He learned that the Englishman was interested in alchemy, and suggested the man to look at the desert’s surroundings to learn something new. The Englishman had done the same for the boy too, teaching him about alchemy such as the Elixir of Life and the Soul of the World. In the end, …show more content…

One sentence was able to explain the whole meaning of dreams. The only reason we have dreams is because of the flame (love) that is inside of us. The flame is what makes us want and chase these dreams. Without the flame, a desire is no more than a random thought.

“We are afraid of losing what we have, whether it’s our life or our possessions and property. Bit this fear evaporates when we understand that our life stories and the history of the world were written by the same …show more content…

When looking at Santiago, he seems to be very philosophical towards his destiny. Reading omens left and right to determine the situation that he is in. In contrast, the Englishman is practical when achieving personal legends. He would read books, and study precisely to achieve his Personal Legend. If nothing is done right, everything would be a waste a time. As what the Englishman said, Alchemy requires every step “to be followed exactly as it was followed by the masters” (81).
Analyze the Camel Driver’s views towards life and humanity. And why does it connect to Santiago’s Personal

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After miles of trekking across the desert for many weeks, Santiago eventually meets the Alchemist. They continue their journey through the desert until one day when three soldiers capture them. The alchemist makes a deal with the soldiers; if Santiago can turn himself into the wind in three days, they will be set free, forcing Santiago to face two more challenges. First, he must quickly learn the Language of the World. To do so, he thoroughly examines himself and the world around him.

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In The Alchemist, Santiago’s wisdom gives him credible ethos. Santiago, is a boy that has been a shepherd for two years. He had one job, and it was to take care of the sheep. The only thing that the concerned the sheeps were food and water. As long as long as he knew the best pastures of Andalusian, they would stay with him.

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While at the Oasis of Al-Fayoum, the elder chieftain of the oasis tells Santiago the story of Joseph of Egypt. Joseph was enslaved for being a dreamer, but he persevered and managed to become an important counselor to the Pharaoh of Egypt. This Personal Legend could have suited Santiago because of his connection to the Soul of the World. The Soul of the World is a spiritual unity that binds all forms of nature together. Santiago knew he wanted to follow his dreams; it was helpful when he learned that “When you want something, all the universe conspires to help you achieve it” because he knew he was now destined to complete his goal, and not somebody else’s (Coelho 64).

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