Help ASAP). "The Alchemist". Question 1) Define allegory? Question 2) In medieval times, it was believed that there was a process that would change base metals into gold. An alchemist has the ability to transform things. In the prologue, the alchemist changes the ending of the myth about Narcissus. Narcissus looked at his reflection in the lake every day. But in the alchemist's story, the lake was enjoying its own reflection in Narcissus's eyes. What do you think the author is implying about how we see ourselves and others? Question 3) What does Santiago the shepherd describe his sheep's behavior? What do his sheep symbolize? Question 4) The character of Santiago is an archetype of the shepherd. Briefly describe the shepherd archetype? Question 5) What is a Personal Legend? Question 6) How does Melchizedek's conversation with Santiago affect the plot? Question 7) There are many symbols in the novel. These symbols have a meaning beyond their literal meaning. Make notes about their meanings as you read. Treasure , Hawks, Desert. Question 8) What does Santiago learn from the Englishman? Question 9) What is the purpose of the omens? 10) What does Santiago realize when he meets Fatima? Question 11) What does the alchemist teach Santiago? ( Look at the picture for the last 4 questions) Will Mark Brainliest). Don't Answer if you haven't read the story please. ​

#1 an allegory is

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

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I already answered #2 seperately.

#3 He at first thinks his sheep think of nothing but eating and sleeping and though he loves them he has a mild disrespect for them for only living for food and water. That of course changes when he realizes later that they a part of all things, connected, as he is.

The sheep symbolize the sort of existence lived by those who are completely blind to their Personal Legends. the sheep, in their quiet yet fulfilled lives, symbolize the values of humility and simplicity.

#4 The archetype of a shepherd describes the life of a caretaker, a leader, someone who looks out for those around him and watches closely over his flock. This affects the meaning of The Alchemist because Santiago becomes a beacon for all those around him while pursuing his personal legend. Sometimes this archetype symbolizes a savior.

11-32. the main character in the parable, the forgiving father, whose character remains constant throughout the story, is a picture of god. in telling the story, jesus identifies himself with god in his loving attitude to the lost. the younger son symbolizes the lost (the tax collectors and sinners of that day, luke 15: 1), and the elder brother represents the self-righteous (the pharisees and teachers of the law of that day, luke 15: 2). the major theme of this parable seems not to be so much the conversion of the sinner, as in the previous two parables of luke 15, but rather the restoration of a believer into fellowship with the father. in the first two parables, the owner went out to look for what was lost (luke 15: 1-10), whereas in this story the father waits and watches eagerly for his son's return. we see a progression through the three parables from the relationship of one in a hundred (luke 15: 1-7), to one in ten (luke 15: 8-10), to one in one (luke 15: 11-32), demonstrating god’s love for each individual and his personal attentiveness towards all humanity. we see in this story the graciousness of the father overshadowing the sinfulness of the son, as it is the memory of the father’s goodness that brings the prodigal son to repentance (romans 2: 4).