The Alchemist

Summary

• Plot Overview

Summary & Analysis

• Part One, Section 1
• Section 2
• Section 3
• Section 4
• Part Two, Section 5
• Section 6
• Section 7
• Section 8
• Section 9
• Section 10
• Section 11
• Section 12
• Section 13

Characters

• Character List
• Santiago
• The Alchemist
• The Crystal Merchant
• Melchizedek
• The Englishman
• Fatima

Main Ideas

• Themes
• Motifs
• Symbols
• Key Facts

Quotes

• Important Quotations Explained

Quotes by Theme

• Personal Legends
• Nature
• Fear

Quotes by Section

• Part One, Section 1
• Section 2
• Section 3
• Section 4
• Part Two, Section 5
• Section 6
• Section 7
• Section 8
• Section 9
• Section 10
• Section 11
• Section 12
• Section 13

Quotes by Character

• Santiago
• The Alchemist
• Melchizedek
• The Crystal Merchant
• Fatima

Writing Help

• How to Write Literary Analysis
• Suggested Essay Topics
• How to Cite This SparkNote

Further Study

• Context
• Full Book Quiz
• Study Questions
• Suggestions for Further Reading

Section Quizzes

• Context
• Plot Overview
• Character List
• Analysis of Major Characters
• Themes, Motifs, & Symbols
• Part One, Section 1
• Section 2
• Section 3
• Section 4
• Part Two, Section 5
• Section 6
• Section 7
• Section 8
• Section 9
• Section 11
• Section 12
• Section 13