The Alchemist up to page 133--Have You... (English 10 Honors)

• reasoned out the purpose of any of Coelho's allusions (to Christianity, Spanish myth, Islam, etc.)?
• noticed any motifs (add this to the list of terms!) and considered the impact of said motifs?
• keyed in on any aphorisms (add this to the list of terms!) such as the following: "'When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.'"  If so, have you developed any opinions regarding the ideas presented/made any personal connections?
• considered the potential symbolism of both the polishing of crystal and travelling through the desert?
• continued applying Coelho's Four Obstacles to the plot of the story?