The Alchemist

The main character Santiago is a boy and in the story he is a shepherd and he laters becomes a crystal merchant helper. Through this he has had a dramamtic change in his character. In the beginning of the story he is just a boy who looks at life the way it presents itself and thats all, but during his travel to find this treasure he begins to learn more about life than he ever thought possible. On his quest he meets this fortune teller or gypsy and she tells him that about his treasure and that she wants 1/10 of his treasure for helpng him. She told him that his treasure was in Egypt with the pyramids. On his way to Egypt he meets a man who is very wise and he is a king; he is the King of Solomon. He tells Santiago about omens and what they meant and how life is more than just life its something special. He also tells Santiago that he only appears to people when they are trying to find their Personal Legends, and well yea he gives Santiago these stones that are called Urim and Thumim. He was told by the king that they are there to help him when he is confused , and to ask a question, but to be specific about what he asks. He's discovered that he is smarter than he really was and that there is more than one way of ooking at the way life is. He also uses omens to help him through life. Santiago now reacts different to everything than in the beginning because he has learned more about the world and there is a unversal language that everyone can speak.