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Library's collection Library's IT development CancelThe Alchemist is a novel written by a Brazilian author, Paulo Coelho.
Using some poetic style in writing a novel, Coelho in this novel expresses his past
struggle to reach his dream to become a novelist. The novel tells about a shepherd
boy named Santiago who experiences strange dreams about finding the hidden
treasure. The treasure hunt changes his personality. In this study, the thesis writer
is interested in analyzing the development of the main character from a
pessimistic to an optimistic person. In the analysis, the thesis writer uses the
literary approach consisting of the theories of characterization and conflict. In
addition, the thesis writer uses the concept of pessimism and optimism to support
the theories. The thesis writer finds that in the beginning the main character was a
pessimistic person who is doubtful and regretful. In the process of becoming an
optimistic person, the main character gets enlightenment and love motivation
from other characters. Because of the enlightenments and love, the main character
can do his journey well and becomes an optimistic person. His characteristics as
an optimistic are unwavering and confident.