In
Coelho's , Santiago journeys through the desert and learns many basic
truths.
The alchemist helps Santiago to understand that the reason he does
not leave the oasis is because he is fearful that he might never return. He worries about
leaving Fatima, his sweetheart. The boy's teacher reminds him:
Fatima is a woman of the desert...She knows that men have to go away in order to
return.
The alchemist also explains that while Fatima
will never ask Santiago to stay at the oasis rather than pursuing his treasure,
he will one day have regrets. This reminds the reader of the crystal
merchanthe did not listen to his heart, and therefore can
never achieve his heart's treasure. After all, the alchemist reminds
Santiago, Fatima will wait for him for she has found her treasureand that
is Santiago.
Santiago also learns that love never
prohibits one from pursuing his heart's delight. The alchemist explains:
You must understand that love never keeps a man from pursuing his
Personal Legend....
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