The alchemist week 2

• Much of The Alchemist seems to be about learning. How does the book argue that wisdom is gained? Another question might be: What is wisdom?

The alchemist argues wisdom is gained by exploration and experience. This can be shown with Santiago growing up he learns how to read through school and how he learns to become a shepherd. 

• Does economic class play a role in realizing your Personal Legend? Why or why not?

Yes economic class plays a role in realizing your personal legend. With money you would have more oppertunity to do things rather than none at all. Everyone is born with equal but for some one with money would have a easier time in life getting to there goal rather than someone who is poor.

• Let's think of an alternate end to The Alchemist: Santiago earns a lot of money in Tangier, goes back to Spain, buys a lot of sheep, marries the merchant's daughter and has a family. Is this a happy ending or a sad one?

This is a happy ending of it’s what santiago wants. But that’s not what he wants santiago wants to embark on a journey and find his personal lessened, i believe he would be happy with that but santiago knows deep down he would not be satisfied with that life 

• The Englishman is attempting to realize his Personal Legend too. In what ways is his philosophy toward life different than Santiago's? In what ways similar? 

• What role does Fatima play in Santiago's Personal Legend?

Fatima plays Santiago’s love interest in the alchemist. the purpose of her is love for Santiago and is something to look forward for at the end of his journey he would go back to find her and marry her.