“the darkest hour of the night came just before the dawn.” (Coelho 132)
“But the sheep had taught him something even more important: that there was a universal language in the world that everyone understood" (Coelho 62)
“Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.” (Coelho 58)
“the darkest hour of the night came just before the dawn.” (Coelho 132)
Introduction
Characters
Santiago: The protagonist. A young shepherd from Spain. In love with Fatima.
Fatima: A beautiful woman who lives in the al-fayoum oasis. In love with Santiago.
The Alchemist: A 200 year-old man who lives in the al-fayoum oasis. He dresses in black and carries the Philosopher’s Stone and the Elixir of Life.
Melchizedek: A king who Santiago meets at a market. Melchizedek helps Santiago along his journey.
Crystal Merchant: A man who runs a crystal shop in Tangier. He employs Santiago, and the shop thrives. He is fearful of change.