Essays Topics & Directions
Directions: Select one topic from the list below and write a five or more paragraph essay. Be sure to include an introduction, three or more body paragraphs with examples and a conclusion. Type the essay, edit, review and sign off on the first draft. Correct and edit the final version before submitting the essay.
Topic #1 (Narrative Essay)
In the novel, The Alchemist, the merchant tells Santiago, “I don’t want to change anything, because I don’t know how to deal with change. I used to the way I am.” (Coelho 58)
Recount a time in your life when change was difficult for yourself or someone you know.
Topic #2 (Expository Essay)
Explain the caravan as a metaphor for life journey.
Topic #3 (Persuasive Essay)
After discussing the pros and cons of Santiago’s personal journey, take a stand as to why this journey was or was not of value to him as an individual.
Topic #4 (Imaginative Essay)
Imagine that you are an alchemist and you can transform anything into something, what would you transform and why?
Topic #5 (Literary Analysis)
Write a character analysis of Santiago showing how he changed during the course of the story and how he remained the same.
Topic #1 (Narrative Essay)
In the novel, The Alchemist, the merchant tells Santiago, “I don’t want to change anything, because I don’t know how to deal with change. I used to the way I am.” (Coelho 58)
Recount a time in your life when change was difficult for yourself or someone you know.
Topic #2 (Expository Essay)
Explain the caravan as a metaphor for life journey.
Topic #3 (Persuasive Essay)
After discussing the pros and cons of Santiago’s personal journey, take a stand as to why this journey was or was not of value to him as an individual.
Topic #4 (Imaginative Essay)
Imagine that you are an alchemist and you can transform anything into something, what would you transform and why?
Topic #5 (Literary Analysis)
Write a character analysis of Santiago showing how he changed during the course of the story and how he remained the same.