The Alchemist
What is the importance of the crystal merchant in the novel, The Alchemist?
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The crystal merchant is important in the story for two main reasons. First, he provides Santiago with a job where Santiago can learn about persistence and how to develop good ideas over a period of time. Second, he represents the type of character that Santiago could turn into if he is not diligent, a man with an unrealized dream.
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