The Alchemist-Paganism

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The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho, represents this natural force in the desert, wind, and the sun. For example, when Santiago tried to convert himself into the wind, he tried to concentrate to be able to become one with this powerful force which represent in the wind. However, Santiago failed in his first endeavor with talking with the desert. After, Santiago was trying to talk with desert, wind, sun and the soul of the world. He finally achieved to talk with the soul of the world, which helped him to covert himself into the wind (144).
Pagans would communicate to spirits through rituals and gatherings to worship them and show their appreciation. Much like the boy in the book, he shows great knowledge and appreciation for the wonders each one of the spirits offers to him and the world. This is why they are so willing to aid him in his ambition to become the wind.
Another relation to paganism in The Alchemist is its multiple situations involving magic. Pagans used ...

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