Melchizek In The Alchemist

People affect other people and their journey through life. Santiago met many people who all affected his journey and his Personal Legend. Without the people he met, he would’ve never had found his treasure, which he was looking for the entire story. The Gypsy, Melchizedek, and the alchemist all greatly impacted Santiago in the novel, “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.

Santiago’s journey to find his treasure began because of the Gypsy. She was know as the woman in Tarifa that interpreted dreams. After having that same dream multiple times, Santiago decided to see her on his way to meet the merchant’s daughter. Santiago was aware that gypsies, like the woman, were very tricky. They tricked people into things. The Gypsy was no different. When

They meet when Santiago is reading, and debating whether or not the Gypsy was lying. He appeared to Santiago, originally, as just a regular old man. Santiago later learned that Melchizedek was the king of Salem. He also learned that Melchizedek was very wise. He knew many things about Santiago, that no one knew. Thus, Santiago trusted him. The most important thing Melchizedek taught Santiago was what is a Personal Legend. Melchizedek even said (when asked why he was there talking to Santiago), “For several reasons. But let’s just say that the most important is that you have succeeded in finding your Personal Legend.” (pg.23) Melchizedek then went on explaining to Santiago what a Personal Legend is. He taught Santiago why a Personal Legend was so important. Melchizedek also taught Santiago about the Soul of the World and how it’s nourished by people’s happiness. Santiago learned how to read the omens from Melchizedek. Furthermore, Melchizedek gave Santiago Urim and Thummim, two rocks that helped him decide what to do. Melchizedek taught Santiago all of these things, and more. Without them, he wouldn’t be able to succeed in following his Personal Legend. He wouldn’t even know what a Personal Legend was. Plus, the Soul of the World was very important to Santiago because it helped him understand life better and more maturely. Like the Gypsy, without Melchizedek, Santiago wouldn't be able to continue with his Personal Legend and his