Question

Which statement best explains Coelho's choice in The Alchemist to have the boy meet Fatima at the oasis?

Responses

It develops the central idea that true love often diverts one from the pursuit of reaching one's Personal Legend.
It develops the central idea that true love often diverts one from the pursuit of reaching one's Personal Legend.

It indicates a problem the boy must solve before he can continue following his Personal Legend.
It indicates a problem the boy must solve before he can continue following his Personal Legend.

It provides an unimportant detail for the boy's reasons for following his Personal Legend.
It provides an unimportant detail for the boy's reasons for following his Personal Legend.

It illustrates that true love can not eliminate obstacles that need to be overcome to achieve one's Personal Legend.

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The best statement that explains Coelho's choice in *The Alchemist* to have the boy meet Fatima at the oasis is:

**It illustrates that true love cannot eliminate obstacles that need to be overcome to achieve one's Personal Legend.**

This choice highlights the idea that while love is significant, it does not remove the challenges one must face in the pursuit of their dreams and goals.

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