Question

How do the camel drivers influence the boy’s actions?

The reckless and wild nature of one of the camel drivers teaches Santiago to go after his ambitions without restraint.


One camel driver’s story about olive trees and loss teaches Santiago that he has to let go of his fear to realize his true destiny.


The camel drivers were strong and able to defend their camp against attack; this taught Santiago to fight for what he loves.


The camel drivers teach him to speak better Arabic; this enables Santiago to build important connections with people in the desert.

Answer 1

You are wrong, it is B. I took the test.

Answer 2

One camel driver’s story about olive trees and loss teaches Santiago that he has to let go of his fear to realize his true destiny.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Santiago is travelling with a caravan through the desert in The Alchemist, he befriends a camel driver. The driver eventually tells Santiago his own story. We learn that the driver had a successful olive orchard, and was satisfied with his life. However, one day a flood destroyed his land, forcing him to become a camel driver. The story about loss convinces Santiago that one cannot be afraid of losing anything if one wants to achieve one's own true destiny.