The
story makes it clear that one cannot attain complete fulfillment without pursuing one's Personal
Legend. While those who don't are not necessarily miserable wrecks, they do have a sense of
regret which taints their overall contentment about the way their lives have unfolded. For
example, the Baker always wanted to go to Mecca, but the trip is expensive, so he kept putting
it off to get more money as a baker. He eventually grew used to this comfortable way of living
and has still yet to visit Mecca.
Coelho is warning the reader against the
temptation of contentment. There is nothing wrong with satisfaction, but the truth is that these
people are not wholly satisfied. They have longings which go beyond mere material wealth or
romantic desire, and they should take the worthwhile risk in pursuing their dreams. Judging by
how Santiago leaves Fatima and claims he will return to marry her later, one might assume Coelho
puts things the opposite of the Baker: follow your dreams now, then put...
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