Coelho states, “...There is one great truth on this planet: whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it's because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It's your mission on earth" (Coelho 22). Amid the introduction, of the novel, the author progresses to tell us that we all need to be aware of our personal calling, like Santiago. Coelho refers to our personal calling as God’s gift; he believes that it is the path that God has chosen for us. Throughout the novel, we read of Santiago’s strive on reaching his destiny. Without the hope and willpower needed to accomplish our dreams, we could never persevere in following our fate. This is why our pure hope, our dreams, and the path to enduring our true fate, are key themes in unveiling the plot. …show more content…
This novel teaches us that if you don't go after your dreams, destiny and fate will take over and leave you desolate, instead of sailing the seven seas. Even from the very beginning, we read that the gypsy states, "You came so that you could learn about your dreams," said the old woman. "And dreams are the language of God" (Coelho 12). By this statement, it is inferred that the woman is trying to tell Santiago that he should pay attention to his dreams because it is one way that God communicates with