Open AccessInfluence of travel in an Individual: A Study on Santiago in Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist
Author(s) -
S.R Janani,
K.S Mangayarkkarasi
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
shanlax international journal of english
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-2645
DOI - 10.34293/english.v9is1-i2-dec.3694
Subject(s) - treasure , alchemy , meaning (existential) , order (exchange) , sociology , aesthetics , art , psychology , history , literature , archaeology , business , finance , psychotherapist
This paper focuses on the influence of travel in the protagonist’s life. The protagonist of this novel travels to different places in order to achieve his goals. Travel plays a vital role in the lives of humans. A Person learns about the world when they travel. Santiago the protagonist of the novel lives in Andalusia and he dreams of travelling the world in search of a treasure. His love for travel and his sacrifices helps him to achieve his goal and also makes him a better person. Santiago’s journey teaches him about the meaning of the life through different people he meets.