is a book that contains
magical . Magical realism is a literary technique that intricately blends reality with fantasy.
If you are looking for a quick and easy set of examples that show magical or supernatural
elements within the text, then look in the final sections of the book. It is here that Santiago
is able to speak to nature itself. Santiago speaks with the desert, the wind, and the sun. He
tries to convince those mystical beings or forces to help him, but even the sun doesn't know how
exactly to help Santiago. Santiago then prays and realizes that his soul is a part of the Soul
of God, and he can do miracles as well.
Another magical element of the story
is the alchemist and alchemy. Alchemy is/was a magical and/or scientific process of turning
various metals (like lead) into gold. It is not possible, buthas the Alchemist do it soon after
Santiago is released.
A third magical and supernatural piece of this book is
the Urim and Thummim. Historically, these are stones that prophets used to interpret various
revelations from divine entities. In The Alchemist, the King of Salem,
Melchizedek, gives Santiago the stones and tells Santiago that he should use them when he is
unable to read the omens. The stones will then help Santiago do that:
They are called Urim and Thummim. The black signifies
"yes," and the white "no." When you are unable to read the omens, they will
help you to do so. Always ask an objective question.
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