Guidance In The Alchemist And The Odyssey

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Often as the Hero proceeds along his journey, they encounter different mentor figures along the way, which help them to succeed in whatever it may be that they are doing. Mentors can provide guidance in many different forms; the two most common in these two pieces of literature being the kind advice giver, and the stern one who wishes you to learn lessons for yourself. The kind advice giver in both The Alchemist and The Odyssey seemed to play the lesser role than any other mentors in the stories. King Melchizedek offered advice and guidance to Santiago early on in his journey, encouraging him to set out after his personal legend in the first place. “Learn to recognize omens, and follow them,” the old king had said.” (Pg 41, Coehlo) The

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