Provide evidence that shows the determination and courage of Santiago.

Throughout
the novel, Santiago shows his determination and courage. First, he follows his own path, defying
his father's wishes. He does this even though his own way is riskier and more
uncertain.

Second, even after he is cheated out of his money in Tangier,
Santiago, though distressed, refuses to be defeated and go home. Instead, he fights against the
setback by getting a job working for a crystal merchant. 

Third, when the
crystal merchant wants to keep him working in his shop, Santiago resists his disparaging
words:

I dont know anyone around here who would want to
cross the desert just to see the Pyramids....