The Alchemist

Changes I've notived in Santiago includes his growing motivation and understanding of the world. He seems to be better and better at deciphering the omens around him. Also, falling in love shows him more ways of the world and connects the whole universe together. He seems to be finding more sense in the world for having fallen in love. Also, he's grown to be more fearless and more determined about his goal, when the alchemist had his sword on Santiago's throat he did not falter, and stood his ground while bravely answering the alchemist's queries. He also seems more willing to cooperate with the Alchemist and more curious to the soul of the world, as he kept asking the alchemist questions about life. He was eager to learn and listened to everything the alchemist had to say. I think Santiago definitely grew as a person and his sense of adventure and understanding of the world grew as well. I think the moral message rings through the reader pretty quickly because Santiago did almost give up at more than one point, but he held on and continued on his goal, and got his reward at the end.