Imagery In The Alchemist
In “The Alchemist,” Paulo Coelho uses diction, imagery, and a flashback to characterize the novel’s protagonist, Santiago, while relating to themes. Based on the novel, Santiago could be characterized as someone who is intuitive and connected to nature. Coelho uses imagery such as, “he could see the stars through the half-destroyed roof,” (3) to show that Santiago is not one to fear nature, but rather that Santiago thrives in nature. Santiago uses his limited resources in multiple ways, such as when he “swept the floor with his jacket…using the book…as a pillow” (3). He also protects his sheep on their travels. He understands the sheep and believes they are connected after two years of roaming the countryside. Coelho shows that Santiago