Question

character & conflict in the alchemist the alchemist by paulo coelho tells the story of santiago, a young shepherd on a journey to find his personal legend. along the way, santiago faces challenges, meets new people, and must make difficult decisions. understanding the conflicts santiago faces will help you analyze his character and what he learns. fill in the blank: fill in the blank with the correct word. santiagos journey begins with a ______: should he stay a shepherd or follow his dream? when santiago is robbed in tangier, he faces ____ conflict. santiago often struggles with ____ conflict as he decides if he should give up or continue seeking his treasure. meeting the englishman introduces santiago to new ____ and ideas. santiagos main goal is to find his ______ word bank: personal legend, man vs. self, conflict, people, external

Explanation:

1. For the first blank: The situation where Santiago decides between staying a shepherd or following his dream is a conflict, so the word is "conflict".
2. For the second blank: Being robbed is an external event (against another person/force), so "external" conflict.
3. For the third blank: Deciding to give up or continue is an internal struggle (man vs. self).
4. For the fourth blank: Meeting the Englishman introduces him to new "people" and ideas.
5. For the fifth blank: Santiago's main goal is to find his "Personal Legend" as per the story.

Answer:

1. conflict
2. external
3. Man vs. Self
4. people
5. Personal Legend