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Introduction
Welcome to the WebQuest! As you move through this PowerPoint slide presentation, you will be asked to click on links to other internet sites in order to access specific readings that, you will soon see, relate to Paulo Coelhos novel, The Alchemist.
More specifically, you will be completing guided research into some of the literary allusions that Coelho makes in his book. Your introduction to these allusions will hopefully expand and deepen you understanding of the novel. So, its time to begin! Good luck, and learn lots. Ill be around in case you have any specific questions.
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Click on the term above. Find the definition of allusion and rewrite it in your own words.
Recognizing Allusions
Coelho uses a lot of allusions in his book, The Alchemist. Can you recall the first allusion made in the story? What were some of the suggestions for why Coelho began his story with this literary allusion?
Having read more of the book, does the allusion seem any more fitting?
Whats in a name?
Names are one way authors can create and deepen characterization.
If I was to write a short story and call the main character Stewie, for instance, most of you would think of the character from Family Guy, and likely bring some understanding of that character to your reading of mine.
Whats in a name?
Using information learned by following the links below, suggest reasons why Coelho might have named his characters as he did.
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What religion are Urim & Thummim discussed in relation to the most?