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The Alchemist

The document discusses the concept of personal legend from Paulo Coelho's novel The Alchemist. It explains that personal legend is what one has always wanted to accomplish but can become convinced it is impossible. Realizing one's personal legend is a person's only obligation. The document also discusses humanistic theory and how the story relates to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

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The Alchemist

The document discusses the concept of personal legend from Paulo Coelho's novel The Alchemist. It explains that personal legend is what one has always wanted to accomplish but can become convinced it is impossible. Realizing one's personal legend is a person's only obligation. The document also discusses humanistic theory and how the story relates to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

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The Alchemist

What is Personal Legend?


“It’s what you’ve always wanted to accomplish.
Everyone, when we are young, knows what
their Personal Legend is. But as time goes by, a
mysterious force begins to convince them that
it is impossible to realize it”
“When you really want something, that desire
came from the Soul of the World – that’s your
mission. Realizing your personal legend is a
person’s only obligation ”
“When you really want something,
all the universe conspires in helping
you to achieve it”
“Listen to your heart. It knows all things
because it came from the soul of the
world, and one day, it will return there”
“Wherever your heart is, there you will
find your treasure. You will never be able
to escape from your heart, so its better
to listen to what is has to say”
“Before a dream is realized, the Soul of the
World tests everything that has learned along
the way, so that we can master the lessons we
have learned as we move towards that dream”
Humanistic Theory
Humanistic Theory

•People have free will


•People are basically good, and have an innate
need to make themselves and the world better
•People are motivated to improve to reach self-
actualization
The Alchemist and the
Hierarchy of Needs
“Well, then I’ll be a shepherd”
(Coelho,9)
“I can clean up those glasses in
the window, if you want.…in
exchange, you could give me
something to eat” (Coelho,47)
“Will you give me your blessing?”
asked the boy. “You have helped me.”
(Coelho,63)
“I want you to be my wife. I love you.”
“I promised that I would make
my own decisions”
“I’m following my destiny. It’s not
something you would understand”
“When you really want something,
all the universe conspires in helping
you to achieve it”

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