The Alchemist (Coelho)
What do you think the wrietr wants the reader to understand about this dialogue?
Santiago spends the next week trying to "listen to his heart" as The Alcheist has instructed him to do.
Santiago spends the next week trying to "listen to his heart" as The Alcheist has instructed him to do.
A theme in this story regards listening to one's heart to follow a dream. There are a hundred "rational " reasons for Santiago not to listen to his heart but dreams can only be accomplished by taking risks. Santiago's dream of the treasure provides him with a goal; Santiago resolves to find the treasure, and by his decision to pursue this goal he is able to realize his Personal Legend.