Question

How does the thief influence the boy’s actions? After having his money stolen, the boy asks the king of Salem to loan him a gold coin so he can return home. Once his money is gone, the boy works to earn it back by setting up stalls in the marketplace. The boy understands he will not be able to continue his quest; he decides to become a shepherd again. The boy realizes he can see himself as a victim or as an adventurer; he chooses to continue his quest.

Answer 1

Answer: The boy realizes he can see himself as a victim or as an adventurer; he chooses to continue his quest.

Explanation:

In the book the alchemist, the thief’s influence on the boy made him realize he could identify himself as a victim and an adventurer, this helped in his decision in choosing to continue his quest. because he was stolen from this made him a victim and by continuing his quest he became an adventurer.