In Part One , Santiago meets a gypsy fortune teller and then a mysterious king named Melchizedek, who introduces him to the concept of a "Personal Legend" —one's unique destiny.
The first part concludes with Santiago taking a job with a crystal merchant to earn enough money to either return home or continue his quest. The Character of The Alchemist The Alchemist - Power of Page One - Holly Lynn Payne
The story begins with Santiago tending his sheep in the Spanish countryside. Despite his training for the priesthood, he chose to become a shepherd to fulfill his desire to travel.
Upon arrival in North Africa, he is immediately robbed of all his money.
Encouraged by the king, Santiago sells his flock and travels to Tangier, Morocco.
Paulo Coelho’s is a globally acclaimed metaphorical novel first published in 1988. It follows the journey of Santiago, a young Andalusian shepherd, as he travels from Spain to the Egyptian pyramids in search of a hidden treasure he saw in a recurring dream. Core Narrative and "Part One" Focus
