Narrative Symbolism and Thematic Exploration in Paul Coelho's The Alchemist: A Study of Santiago's Journey

Robin Ghosh

Abstract: The paper explores Paulo Coelho's novel the Alchemist through the journey of Santiago, a shepherd boy from Australia, he searches for personal fulfillment and spiritual wisdom. By analyzing key themes such as destiny, personal legend, and the symbolism and the symbolic key themes such as destiny personal legend, and the symbolic elements embedded in the narrative, the study aims to unpack the philosophical and cultural undertones of the novel. The article also explains how universal human emotions and spiritual aspirations are reflected in Santiago's encounters with characters like the old king, the crystal merchant, and the alchemist himself.

Keywords: Personal legend, spiritual journey, symbolism Paul Coelho, literary analysis

How to Cite?: Robin Ghosh, "Narrative Symbolism and Thematic Exploration in Paul Coelho's The Alchemist: A Study of Santiago's Journey", Volume 14 Issue 5, May 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1185-1188, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MS25502134141, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MS25502134141