6.08 Graded Assignment: Write a Literary Analysis Essay on The Alchemist must be 500-700 words Write an essay exploring the role of the different characters in the novel. Each character interacts with Santiago and helps him on his journey. They each help him learn something about the Soul of the World and why he should follow his Personal Legend. Think about what lessons Santiago learns from his father, the gypsy woman, the king of Salem, the Englishman, Fatima, the crystal merchant, the baker, the Alchemist, the merchant’s daughter, etc.