Question

Read the passage. excerpt from The Alchemist by Paul Coelho When I had my sheep, I was happy, and I made those around me happy. People saw me coming and welcomed me, he thought. But now I'm sad and alone. I'm going to become bitter and distrustful of people because one person betrayed me. I'm going to hate those who have found their treasure because I never found mine. And I'm going to hold on to what little I have, because I'm too insignificant to conquer the world. He opened his pouch to see what was left of his possessions; maybe there was a bit left of the sandwich he had eaten on the ship. But all he found was the heavy book, his jacket, and the two stones the old man had given him. How do the two stones affect the meaning in this passage

Answer 1

How do the two stones affect the meaning in this passage?

- The stones symbolize the boy's journey to his true self, giving him the strength to continue working toward his goal.

- The stones represent power and ambition, reminding the boy of his dreams of seeing the pyramids and finding wealth.

- By symbolizing joy and happiness, the stones help the boy to recognize his true ambitions.

- By representing fearlessness, the stones give the boy the courage to face his fears.

Answer:

A). The stones symbolize the boy's journey to his true self, giving him the strength to continue working toward his goal.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of Paul Coelho's 'The Alchemist,' the 'stones represent the boy's expedition of his own true self that gave him the power to keep moving in order to attain his goal.' The stones signify that the boy has explored his true self which he was unaware of. He understands that the people around him were not with him but with his possessions. Thus, he's now 'going to hold on to what little' he has and just believe in himself and his strengthful efforts to keep striving towards his goal so that he can achieve it one day. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.