Read the book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
One major point of the novella is Santiago’s navigation of a foreign culture. Initially, his naiveté hinders his ability succeed, and it costs him dearly in the purse. However, he perseveres by learning about the culture he is navigating, and his hard work pays off as he continues to follow his personal legend. What does the text say about learning about foreign cultures? Does the text encourage cultural travelers to assimilate to the culture they live in, encourage them to only navigate the foreign culture for survival, or does the text suggest a hybrid of these approaches? Be sure to use evidence from both the text and your own navigation within cultures; remember that the U.S. is a country built on the inclusion of diverse cultures, and we can see that in the Chicago/Downstate divide, city/country, farmer/factory worker.
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