Page 1: (Topic sentence) In The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho shows that fear can be a major obstacle to achieving your dreams., (Reason 1) Santiago is afraid to leave his life as a shepherd because he worries about losing everything he has., (Textual Evidence) The old king, Melchizedek, tells him, “The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon” (Coelho 34)., (Quote analysis) This shows that fear can make people focus too much on their problems, but overcoming it allows them to see new opportunities and move forward toward their goals., (Connection to Theme) Santiago’s decision to face his fear and pursue his Personal Legend highlights the theme that overcoming fear is necessary to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.,

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