The Alchemist

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

In the novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho how did the Englishman play a significant role with the plot and the themes of the novel?

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The Englishman serves as Santiago's foil, which in turn, makes him Santiago's motivator. When the Englishman comes on the scene, Santiago finds new focus.... his desire to renew his Personal Journey was rekindled. The Englishman becomes a guiding force that leads him to the Alchemist.

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The Alchemist