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Archetype In The Alchemist

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In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl directed by Gore Verbinski, it is indisputable that the mentor archetype and the temptress archetype play a crucial role in furthering the characterization of the hero as they complete the components of the hero’s journey. To start with, the mentor archetype is utilized to prompt the hero into accepting the call to adventure and in doing so, provides further character development. In The Alchemist, Melchizedek embodies the archetypal wise mentor and his role in guiding Santiago toward his Personal Legend is pivotal in his development from a conservative shepherd, to a willing spiritual seeker. This is primarily demonstrated in the novel when Melchizedek says …show more content…

Despite his former blind belief that all pirates are felonious, Turner learns through Sparrow’s example not only what makes the lifestyle desirable, but also the description and the wit required to survive it. Through Sparrow’s lead, Turner’s heroic qualities are realized to their utmost potential and propel the journey forward. Whether it’s rescuing then betraying Sparrow or deceiving Barbossa to guarantee Elizabeth Swann’s freedom, Sparrow’s role in pushing Turner to accept the call of adventure is crucial to his development. Sparrow’s idiosyncratic wisdom assists Turner in growing out of his naive disposition is different from the unambiguous advice given to Santiago by Melchizedek. Whether intentional or not, Sparrow isn’t knowingly passing on his knowledge to Turner and he is not a conventional mentor with his selfish and manipulative tendencies. On the other hand, Melchizedek has purposefully put into Santago’s path and his mentorship is evidently …show more content…

They had a difficult time convincing their wives that they had to go off into distant fields.” (Coelho 101). The temptation of staying with Fatima in the Al-Fayoum oasis creates an internal conflict within Santiago as he must decide between pursuing his Personal Legend and fulfilling his life’s potential or staying with Fatima in the Al-Fayoum oasis. Through his displays of devotion and loyalty, it is evident that he is hesitant to leave Fatima and all that she represents because he thinks that once he leaves, he might never be able to be with her again. Santiago's interactions with Fatima are vital to his journey as they allow him to reconsider and ultimately devote himself back to his hero’s journey, this time with another goal in mind: to return back to Fatima. Likewise, in The Pirates of the Caribbean, it is indisputable that the temptress archetype is exemplified by the social norms that depict all pirates as villainous and is used not only to compel Will Turner to reconsider his morals but also to depict him as resilient in the face of conformity. This can be seen at the end of the film when Elizabeth Swann formally confirms Turner’s identity as a pirate when her father, Governor Weatherby Swann, inquires

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The book begins with Santiago’s craving for love with a merchant’s daughter to whom he has only spoken with a few words. This “love” is what takes Santiago off track from his pursuit of his Personal Legend as Santiago refers to this love as his main goal in living. However, when Santiago meets Fatima, his true love, it presents a more difficult challenge as it convinces him to abandon his Personal Legend. However, his love with Fatima is acceptable since Fatima encourages him to pursue his Personal Legend. Fatima says, “If I am really a part of your dream, you'll come back one day” (97).

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Christopher Thaphorn Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Trobaugh English 2 26 January 2023 Hero’s Journey in The Alchemist What does a person have to go through to become a hero? In Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey he describes the path a person has to take to become a hero. The hero’s journey is used in many different stories. It describes a circular path a person has to take to become a hero like meeting a mentor,being trapped, and the road back. In The Alchemist a shepherd named Santiago goes through this journey to find his treasure.

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The child grabs his hand and takes him to the pyramids of Egypt and tells him about a treasure there. This dream was his call to adventure. He returns home to find treasure, but realizes his true treasure was Fatima. In The Alchemist, the female protagonist is Fatima, the girl he met by the well at the oasis. Even though in the book Santiago doesn’t spend an immense amount of time with Fatima, and the book doesn't tell much about her, she plays a key role in the book and in Santiago’s heart.

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Santiago's temptation is when he has the choice whether or not to stay with Fatima and abandon his Personal Legend. After leaving Fatima he has a difficult time coping with the separation, even if Fatima is a woman of the desert, who knows he will return. The Alchemist offers him a sole piece of advice, “love never keeps a man from pursuing his Personal Legend.” (120) Santiago’s heart is aching for the loving arms of Fatima. He realizes that he needs to focus on what he needs, pursuing his Personal Legend and not what he desires to be with Fatima.

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The story of Cinderella is well known all across the world and most countries have their own versions of the fairytale. While each story might have unique differences, they all have major character and story archetypes that play key parts to exemplify the major themes. An archetype can be any type recurring theme, symbol or pattern throughout a story. For example, the German retelling of Cinderella, titled Ashputtle, has many archetypes that play off the theme. The authors, Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm, use specific archetypal narrative patterns such as a greedy, cruel relative who behaves unfairly, a series of tests, often impossible, that a character must pass or a just end that rewards good and punishes evil to illustrate major themes of love,

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The Alchemist Santiago has many mentors along the way during his journey. He had the alchemist, the crystal merchant, and his own sheep. The alchemist helped Santiago turn himself into the wind. Turning Santiago into the wind saved his life, he was being held captive and when he turned into the wind he was able to escape from the people holding him captive.

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In the novel The Alchemist written by Paulo Cohelo is about Santiago and his quest to discover a treasure. This novel carries multiple strong themes of love. Santiago falls in love romantically with two characters: the merchant’s daughter, who remains unnamed, and Fatima. These characters follow the archetypes that enhance how the author, Paulo Cohelo, views love and its importance. In the Alchemist, Paulo Coelho explores the lover archetype to illustrate that love is something that is so strong it can change your perspective on life.

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What if another man comes to the oasis in pursuit of finding a wife and believes Fatima would be the one he should marry. For days, Santiago lay in his bed awake. He thought about his two options, but decided to leave. This shows how strong his trust in Fatima was, but it also shows how strongly he believed in achieving his personal

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A mentor is someone who guides others in the right direction of their Personal Legend, and when looked at in the novel, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, meeting with the mentor is the most important stage in Santiago's quest. Without the encouraging push given by the mentor, Melchizedek, Santiago, would have never embarked on his life-changing journey in the first place. He questions the faith in himself and almost throws away the idea of his Personal Legend. The old king comes to the rescue and convinces Santiago that he needs to take control of his own destiny. He tells Santiago about “the world’s greatest lie” and that it’s a false statement “that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become

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The Importance of Perseverance At many times in people’s lives, they consider giving up. This is also true for Santiago, the protagonist in Paulo Coelho's fantasy novel The Alchemist. Santiago is on a journey to find a hidden treasure he saw in a dream. Along this journey he continues to contemplate whether he should just give up, or continue his adventure.

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All individuals have the power to define their own fate if they pursue their dreams, persevere, and have self-confidence. In The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho, the protagonist, Santiago, is a humble shepherd boy. His parents urged him to study to enter priesthood but he had always longed to travel (10). He makes the decision to stop studying in seminary and instead becomes a shepherd.

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Santiago had to look deep within himself, find peace and talk to the sand. He depended on the love he had for Fatima in order to save himself and to communicate with the part of the world that did not know man’s language. In the novel it states, “The sun thought for a minute. The wind was listening closely, and wanted to tell every corner of the world that the sun’s wisdom had its limitations.

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This is illuminated when the Alchemist says, “‘There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure’” (141). This particular moment shows that even though Santiago has both the ability and the knowledge to achieve his dream, it is impossible to attain it if he fears even attempting to reach it. Consequently, this fear acts as his enemy and a barrier that stands in the way of the meaningful and happy life he is destined to accomplish. Furthermore, another one of his fears is the fear of losing what he believes he has already earned. ” He reminded himself that he had been a shepherd and that he could be a shepherd again.

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Would you rather be a rich pirate, or a boring, uneventful adult? In the bildungsroman novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, writing by Mark Twain, Tom becomes a pirate, robber, and much more that no one dares to compare. Though many of Tom’s experiences were unusual and, perhaps, terrifying, one may say that Tom’s life is idyllic for a young boy growing up in America, for he was able to become a pirate, became a hero within minutes, got the girl of his dreams, and found treasure while exploring. How many people have watched Pirates of the Caribbean and wished they were one of the main characters? Well, during Tom’s time, Pirates of the Caribbean was not created, or even thought of, yet he was still able to become the pirate that every boy envied.

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