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One of the biggest parts of the theme of "The Alchemist" is that everyone or everything has a personal legend. What is a personal legend? Well, it is a type of fate, destiny, your path to greatness. But you do not have to follow it; you are given a choice to follow it, sometimes under difficulties and blocks to get to greatness, or you may choose not to, but you will forever doubt your choice and your destiny. Following your personal legend may not be easy; it is like a quest, and some quests are not easy. you could be faced with death and destruction, but if you push on, you may be rewarded for your efforts.

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Origin
A boy named Santiago is not satisfied with his father's plan for his life as a priest. He longed for freedom and novelty, so he decided to become a shepherd who traveled around the world. His bitter argument with his father was upheld and paid for his journey.

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"The Alchemist," a boy called Santiago got a vision of treasure, but it was not an easy journey. He faced many challenges: stolen goods, danger, and a difficult journey. But he pushed on and realized his legend. Although his final reward at the end is great, the biggest reward of his legend is not the treasure he finds, but the experiences and knowledge he gains along the way. Even though he learns that his treasure was there in his own country and feet all along, if he had not gone on this journey, he would not have learned so much about the world. Our legend is one of the most important moments of your life. You can choose to follow it or not, but your life would change, altering your legend.

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Literary devices, essential parts of a story, connect the reader to an emotional level and provoke thinking. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho uses a variety of literary devices to convey its message of following one's dreams and fulfilling one's destiny. In Part One of the book, Coelho makes use of various literary devices such as symbolism, foreshadowing, and irony to createan engaging story.

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Be cheated
However, as soon as Santiago reached Tangiers, something bad happened to him. He was robbed of all his money, and he doesn't speak any Arabic. The teenager was cornered. The good news was that the old man still had the two stones he had given him. He threw them out and got the answer "Yes". So he decided to move on.
Working at a crystal store
Heaven has no way out. He saw a distressed crystal shop on the side of the road. Santiago helped the owner clean up the broken glass. So the owner agreed to give him a job to support Santiago for the rest of his journey. So the boy stayed. This is the end of part one.

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The journey that one might undertake to fulfill their personal legend.

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Dream
One night during the trip, he had a dream, which he had had several times before, a dream which he could never fully understand -- he dreamed of the pyramids in Egypt. And lately, he's been thinking about the daughter of a businessman he met. After being troubled by dreams for a long time, he decided to find a Gypsy woman to interpret it. The gypsy woman told him that the dream was guiding Santiago to find a treasure hidden in the pyramids. But when he finds the treasure, he needs a tenth to give to the gypsy woman.

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Symbolism
It is the key literary device in the novel that conveys the essence of the story. Coelho uses symbolism to convey the idea that the pursuit of one's dreams is a journey of self-discovery or development. Firstly, Santiago dreams about a treasure at the base of the Egyptian pyramids symbolizes his legend, which is his destiny. Secondly, the desert symbolizes the obstacles that he must overcome to achieve his personal legend. Lastly, The old man symbolizes wisdom and knowledge, as well as the importance of guiding others.

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Melchizedek&Personal  Legend
Santiago then met a man in the square who claimed to be the old King named Melchizedek. The old man talked to him about the contents of the book and told him that everyone has a personal legend. At first, Santiago did not trust the old man, but he wrote down the names of his parents and the merchant's daughter (even unknown to Santiago). He then gave him two rocks, Urim and Thummim, to help the boy make decisions. Santiago was impressed and decided to go on a journey to find the treasure. After everything was ready, Santiago arrived in Africa.

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Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing is another literary device that Coelho uses to create suspense and anticipation in the story. When Santiago meets the gypsy woman who is the dream interpreter, she tells him that he will find a treasure in Egypt. “you must go to the Pyramids in Egypt. I have never heard of them, but, if it was a child who showed them to you, they exist. There you will find a feature that will make you a rich man(“The Alchemist” Paulo Coelho, 15)” This foreshadows the challenges and obstacles that Santiago will face on his journey, as well as the importance of making wise choices and taking risks.

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Irony
Coelho uses irony to create a sense of irony in the story. Santiago's decision to leave his comfortable and ideal life as a shepherd in pursuit of his personal legend seems counterintuitive and ironic. This irony emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's dreams, but doing so in a way that is both calculated and wise.

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Conclusion
In conclusion, The Alchemist uses various literary devices to convey its message of pursuing one's dreams and fulfilling one's destiny. Through the use of symbolism, foreshadowing, and irony, Coelho creates a compelling story that encourages readers to follow their hearts and strive for greatness.