Suffering In Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist
Dreams are the purpose of life. In order to achieve them, we must suffer to gain knowledge. In one of their conversations, the alchemist tells Santiago that suffering is very significant to “ master the lessons we’ve learned as we’ve moved toward the dream” (132). In other words, it pain and hardships makes us stronger, and those who become stronger, succeed in achieving their desires and dreams. However, some people simply ignore the misfortunes life gives us and follow an easier path. That path will not conduct them to their dreams, but a meaningless, passionless life. Therefore, undergoing some kind of misery or distress throughout our journey will not only makes us mentally and physically stronger, but it will also gives us excitement and