Question

What is Santiago talking about when he describes "the mysterious chain that links one thing to another, the same chain that had caused him to become a shepherd, that had caused his recurring dream, that had brought him to a city near Africa, to find a king, and to be robbed in order to meet a crystal merchant, and...?"

Answer 1

Santiago is describing the interconnectedness of events in his life and how they have led him on a journey.

Step-by-step explanation:

Santiago is talking about the interconnectedness of events in his life and how they have led him on a journey. This idea of a 'mysterious chain' refers to the idea that everything is connected and that each event in his life has a purpose or a reason behind it. For example, becoming a shepherd led him to have a recurring dream, which then led him to a city near Africa and ultimately to meet a crystal merchant. This concept of interconnectedness is a theme throughout the novel 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coel.