Critical Lens Essay On The Alchemist By Paulo Coelho

Happiness

Have you ever worked hard to accomplish something and felt really good about it in the end? Even when you did not get exactly what you were working for? You may be scared to try something at first, and it may actually be scary, but once you complete it, you will feel a great sense of pleasure. You can also learn many new lessons and meet new people who can help you during your journey. This concept is recognized throughout the whole story. In the novel, The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho, Santiago learns, “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too.” First, the king teaches Santiago an important lesson. Next, the Englishman tells about a fear he once had. Last, Santiago learns another important

As an example, while Santiago goes to look for the Englishman, he finds that he has built a furnace outside his tent, and the Englishman tells Santiago that he is starting the first stage of Master Work and that he must overcome the fear of failure; "' It was my fear of failure that first kept me from attempting Master Work. Now, I’m beginning what I could have started ten years ago. But I’m happy at least that I didn't wait twenty years’”(102). The Englishman is telling that when you are afraid of failing, it makes it harder for you to achieve something. Also, if you do become afraid of not getting what you want, you might give up sooner. Finally, if you try to achieve something as soon as possible, you will get it faster. In the end, Santiago learns from the Englishman that if you are afraid of failing, then you won’t be able to achieve what you want, and you might regret it, but if you try hard, you will achieve what you

For example, after Santiago travels back to Andalusia and digs inside the abandoned church, he finds a chest full of treasure. He thinks about how he was able to reach his treasure and achieve his Personal Legend; “It's true; life really is generous to those who pursue their Personal Legend, the boy thought" (170). Santiago decided to follow his dream and never gave up, even when he was robbed in Tangier. As a result, he met many people, including Fatima, the love of his life, and learned many important lessons from them. Finally, he found his treasure. To conclude, Santiago is very happy about his journey and his life is good because he worked hard to reach his