The Alchemist up to the End--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: "Usually the threat of death makes people a lot more aware of their lives.'" If so, have you developed any opinions regarding the ideas presented/made any personal connections?
• continued applying Coelho's Four Obstacles to the plot of the story?
• developed any supportable theme statements for the novel now that you have finished the reading?
• thought about a reasonable explanation as to why the novel ends with an EPILOGUE?
• looked at the QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION beginning on page 172 and done your best to answer the questions (perhaps even in writing!)?