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The Road to Santiago de Compostela (5 min)
In the margin (left side "question column") of your Cornell Notes, answer these questions:
1) Why do pilgrims travel the road to Santiago de Compostela in Spain?
2) What is a pilgrimage?
The Pilgrimage... what is it?
"It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting." - Paulo Coelho
1) What are your dreams?
2) Do you think that all dreams are obtainable?
3) What does it take to accomplish a dream?
4) Do you think Paulo Coelho wrote 'The Alchemist in English?
With two sticky notes, do the following:
1) Write down a "key piece" of your Personal Legend on one note.
2) Write the primary obstacle that prohibits you from attaining this goal on the other note.
In the interview with Will Smith, what does he say about life (decisions, the universe, and who we are) and THE ALCHEMIST?
A fictional story that illustrates a message or a moral. Often they incorporate elements of non-reality such as talking animals, such as Aesop's Fables.
The placement of people into groups based on generalizations.
An object, person, or place with a meaning in itself that stands for an abstract concept
What are stereotypes of Brazil? Of the USA? Are stereotypes always accurate?
A reference to a period of person from history or other artistic work
1) "We are told from childhood onward that what we want is impossible... accumulate... the layers of fear, prejudice, and guilt... our personal calling is so deeply buried in our soul as to be invisible."
2) "... love. We know what we want to do but are afraid of hurting those around us by abandoning everything in order to pursue our dream."
A character who evolves or changes or surprises the reader.
Intrusion of humor interrupting or following a scene of excitement or tragedy
Narcissus in Greek mythology was a hunter who was known for his beauty.
He was exceptionally proud.
Nemesis saw this and attracted Narcissus to a pool where he saw his own reflection in the waters and fell in love with it, not realizing it was merely an image.
Unable to leave the beauty of his reflection, Narcissus died.
One dimensional character does not change throughout the story
The reasons behind a character's actions.
A reoccurring theme or element running throughout a work.
3) "Fear of the defeats we will meet on the path of our journey."
4) "...the fear of realizing the dream for which we have fought our lives.... the mere possibility of getting what we want fills the soul of the ordinary person with guilt."
Giving human attributes to non-human things
In the "summary" section of your Cornell Notes, please answer these questions:
prognostication: a statement about what is going to happen in the future
scimitar
infidel: a person who does not believe in a religion that someone thinks is the true religion
brandish: to wave or swing (something, such as a weapon) in a threatening or excited manner
scabbard
What is a prologue?
How was the story changed from its original Greek story?
What is the twist in this story?
Is this story a fable? Why or why not?
What themes is the author introducing?
flourish: to grow well/to be healthy
elixir: a magical liquid that can cure illness or extend life