The Alchemist

p26-35
Marcus Harris

This book in my opinion has taken a religious turn. God is now playing as a theory in this book for the dreams the sheered has been having. Also the wise king is trying to teach the shepherd a lesson by using a folk tale. The story basically was saying enjoy your surroundings but still keep your eye on your goal. Although you may want to stop to take a break  from chasing your goal you can't. You can't take your eye off the prize, you can't give up on your goal, and you can't change your goal. Also the wise man made sure the shepherd understood that you have to keep your eye on the goal but enjoy the journey to your goal because it will make your goal that much better. I find it ironic that the boy left home to chase a girl but is now going after treasure in Egypt. I also find the main character oddly a static character because his personality hasn't changed much since the beginning.