Dara Alanis Danielle Stindle English 10 block 1 March 6, 2023 Thesis: The alchemist was the person with the biggest influence in Santigo’s life during his personal legend. The Alchemist helped and added challenges to Santiago's journey so that he could improve himself. Santiago learned about alchemy during his whole path and applied it also. The Alchemist is also really important in the story because of his help. We know that if he wasn’t there, Santiago would not accomplish his personal legend. Many examples are the one to Santiago's heart. If the Alchemist wasn't there to tell him to listen to his heart Santiago probably could have given up. Also if the Old king wasn't there, he would never have the aspiration to pursue his personal legend. …show more content…
When Santiago was with the Alchemist in regard to his personal legend, he told him that he was at the end of his journey, and that Santiago just needed to learn one more thing. However, just because he was in the desert, he would learn it through his journey and not as an Alchemist in a laboratory. The Alchemist was with Santiago for a big amount of time during his path, and helped him to overcome every circumstance telling him that, “Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey” (129). Meaning that Santiago is searching for his personal legend, and that to be found, Santigo has to put his effort into it. During all that process Santiago had found love and learned thanks to his mentor, the Alchemist, and his