Passage 1: The tribal chieftain called for the boy, and presented him with 50 pieces of Gold. He repeated his story about Joseph of Egypt, and asked the boy to become the counselor of the Oasis.
Analysis: The reason this is the key passage because as we know how much bad consequences were appearing during the battle and well if women were worried then obviously he was worried to, Chieftain developed a theme in this by calling him because he knew he had to cross the cross the desert and he also knew he wants to go Egypt. He did a good thing by calling him there so Santiago can understand it's not easy but he also shouldn't give up.

Passage 2: A diviner told him that God only reveals the future, if God wrote that future to be altered. If the diviner is correct then the situation can be changed. …show more content…
The author technically established theme here and it can be same as we know that “If you really desire for something by heart, The whole universe helps you to achieve your desire”. which is a truth and it's a great idea of making a story lesson. It's similar to a foreshadowing because it indicates how much damage he could have done it to himself by choosing bad decisions while his journey, but at least one important theme or this passage have gave him an idea of how it works when you work hard and focuses on your