The Alchemist (Coelho)
the alchemist
santiago is learning the universal language. What does he say his mom called it? He also refers to it as
santiago is learning the universal language. What does he say his mom called it? He also refers to it as
The notion of a universal language spoken by all creation is an important one in The Alchemist. This language manifests itself in signs presented by nature. Coelho underscores his concept of an all-encompassing unity, tying language (commonly considered a peculiarly human faculty) to the rest of nature. The world is itself a text, full of meanings to be deciphered and taught. Santiago's mother referred to this knowledge as a hunch. Santiago calls it the soul of the world.