A character’s trait like ambition and their drive to obtain what they dream would drive them to either the right or wrong path to go. These two novels have their differences, but they also have their similarities with both of the protagonist, with their drive on achieving their goals and how they chose to live their lives. These two novels are The Alchemist by Paul Coelho and The Apprenticeship Duddy Kravitz by Mordecai Richler. In the story on both of these books, both of the main characters have a strong goal and drive to achieve their life goals. They both achieve their big dreams with their path at the end of the story. In The Alchemist, Santiago met different kinds of people that would help him reach his goals. While on The Apprenticeship