Metaphors And Foreshadowing In The Alchemist By Paulo Coelho

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Coelho promotes this thought of change numerous times throughout the story through the use of literary techniques. However, two of the strongest examples of this are through his usage of metaphors and foreshadowing during Santiago’s quest for the treasure. A metaphor is defined as a comparison between two things that are otherwise unrelated. For example the text says, “The desert is a capricious lady, and sometimes she drives men crazy.” The author used this to define the importance and how dangerous the desert can be for travelers. This supports the authors fight for change because it says that you must keep traveling no matter what may stand in your way. The author also utilizes the technique of foreshadowing. Foreshadowing is a narrative