PART TWO

Summary

Santiago comes to the realization after working for the crystal merchant for a month that it will take him a year to earn enough money to buy more sheep. He suggests to the merchant that they set up a display case for the crystal outside to attract more customers. When the merchant worries that the glass might be broken, the boy tells him that's the chances you must take when you are in business. You.....

Notes

This section of Part Two shows how the example and experiences of others can lead you to the right path. The crystal merchant has put his dream on hold out of fear that it won't live up to his expectations. Without knowing it, he has shown Santiago that regrets for unfulfilled dreams can reduce the quality of one's life. Santiago.........

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Summary

The display case works and many more customers come into the crystal shop. Now, Santiago has earned enough money to double his flock and he thinks that the pyramids are now just a distant dream like Mecca is for the merchant. However, he still recognizes omens: when........

Notes

Here the omens show Santiago that he can accomplish much with just his........

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Summary

The news spreads about the crystal shop which also sells tea and eventually the merchant must hire two .........

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Summary

Eleven months and nine days after he set foot in Africa, Santiago has earned enough money to buy himself 120 sheep, a return ticket to Spain, and a license to import products from Africa to his own country. He tells the merchant that he is leaving to return home, because he has enough money for the sheep and........

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This section prepares the reader for what the merchant already knows: Santiago will.......

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