The Alchemist ( Class)

Why does part 1 end this way?

Part 1 ends this way since Santiago gets robbed he is now penny less. Santiago is desperate for cash and he knows what he has to do to get it, work. Santiago with out question cleans the crystal without conforming with the man later to find out his efforts are wasted. The merchant offers Santiago money to hes back home but he knows he wants to embark on the journey to Egypt and insists on working for the merchant. Santiago wants to find his personal legend and would do whatever it takes.


What do you expect to happen next?

Next in the story I believe we follow Santiago and his journey to Egypt. But before he continues his journey he will work for the merchant man and as part 1 ends he asks for money to buy some sheep. As told in the story from the beginning hes a Shepherd so hes probably planing to use the sheep to make up the money he would owe the man or make his own for the trip. During this time while working for the merchant Santiago will find more of his purpose or have a better sense of self before going to Egypt. Maybe in the story its not about the destination but the journey it takes to get there.