HELP ON THESE "THE ALCHEMIST" QUESTIONS (by paulo cohelo or however u spell his name) 5 stars and thanks for any answers

What is the significance of Santiago becoming a shepherd rather than a priest, as his parents had hoped? Why has he made this choice? What does being a shepherd allow him to do?

"a dream deferred" what happens to a dream deferred? does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? or fester like a sore- and then run? does it stink like rotten meat? or crust and sugar over- like a syrupy sweet? maybe it just sags like a heavy load. or does it explode? by langston hughes use the task 3 link as needed to locate terms. what does this poem say? 1 point what is the structure of this poem? 1 point what images does this poem create in your mind?