The Alchemist
Theme Analysis
Directions: you will select ONE theme that runs throughout the course of our novel.
1. Dreams -- following your personal legend
2. Fate what is meant to be --Maktub: "It is written"
3. Omens
4. Love
all things are connected
simplicity in unconditional love
5. Fear it can be an obstacle in your life
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You will track the theme as it appears and is developed. The author will convey the
theme through plot elements and characterization. By examining the events that occur
within the novel, we follow our characters and witness their own personal discovery.
25 points possible
Due: Friday, May 10
Type your THEME Here:
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Events in the story: Include a brief
summary, textual evidence (quote) and
page number(s).
Where and how is this theme first
introduced in the novel?
Analysis of the event: how does this event
develop the theme? How does this event
impact or change our characters? LISTEN 5 EVENTS BTW