Wesley: People think he’s meaner than he actually is Tyrone: People think he isn’t smart

Chankara: She got smacked by a guy she was making out with.

Raul: He likes to paint and his friends think it’s a waste of time.

Ignore the the part about the poem

Which statement best explains coelho's choice in the alchemist to have the boy robbed as soon as he arrives in tangiers? it reveals how working for the crystal merchant is part of the boy's personal legend. it illustrates how personal legends can change quickly if one is not careful. it shows how the boy makes poor choices and needs much guidance on his journey. it highlights the dangers of being in a new and unknown country.