A Look Into My English Life

Signposts: -Words of the Wiser- In this section, Santiago decided to pursue his Personal Legend and joined a caravan. There, he met and conversed with a lot of older and wiser men. One of these people was the camel driver, who he told stories to. When news of tribal wars spread, the man stayed calm, since he's only living in the moment. He proclaimed that you must live in the "present" to be happy. If you worry about unnecessary things, you are just stuck there, with no progress. This struck to the boy really well. Throughout Santiago's journey, he was always aware of the future and the present. He thought about his sheep, the thief, and the future walls; this only discouraged him to continue on his path. By being told these words, he can pay more attention to the jewels around him--just like the story about the wisest man and true happiness. If he only worries about one important thing, he won't have time to view the spectacular wonders in the world. A person mu...

Signposts: -Again & Again-  In part one of  The Alchemist , the repetitive use of the word "sheep" clearly showed a different, deeper meaning behind it. To Santiago, his herd of sheep is considered to be a chore in his life. When he first began talking about them as a "shepherd", he claimed they were ignorant; all they cared about was food and water. Santiago had to do all the nourishing and decisions. Yet, as it goes on, the young boy clearly recognizes their larger roles in his life. The sheep were a replacement for him as friends. Human relationships are too complicated once you notice the flaw in others. The flock was always beside him, and he can talk to them about anything. Once he became an "adventurer" instead, the time Santiago had with his animal friends taught him a lot about survival tactics and certain omens. Like, a bird might mean a snake is nearby. He begins to miss them, and sometimes, these memories make him want to go back. By menti...