This is an
interesting question and not something that the author states explicitly. Perhapschose a crystal
shop as a way of saying that this is not some normal, everyday type of store, but rather one
with the potential to help grant the crystal merchant's personal legend, if only he would allow
it. Crystal is something only the wealthy can afford. It is a true luxury, and therefore it
symbolizes the riches that one might be able to attain.
When Santiago first
encounters the crystal shop, its merchandise has been neglected and is covered with dust. This
is an aptfor the crystal merchant. He once had great dreams of traveling to Mecca, but now those
dreams are neglected and dusty as well. Santiago breathes new life into the shop and shows the
crystal merchant that he can still attain his personal legend if he chooses to. His dreams are
still within reach if he were to just dust them off. However, the merchant decides to continue
with his shop, and his journey to Mecca remains just a dream for him.
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