Question

5. Santiago and The Englishman decide to try learning through each other's methods:

Santiago begins to read the Englishman's books, while The Englishman watches the
caravan. What does Santiago say he learned? What does that say about him as a character?

Answer 1

The Englishman is a well-educated and ambitious aspiring alchemist. ... He teaches Santiago the value of book learning and introduces him to important concepts in alchemy, such as the Master Work. But he must also learn from Santiago the importance of experience and friendship.

Step-by-step explanation:

Lesson Summary

Lesson Summary Unlike Santiago, the Englishman learns best from books. He has spent a long time in university. All his studies led him to alchemy and his attempts to realize the Master Work by discovering how to create its two parts, the Philosopher's Stone and the Elixir of Life.