excerpt from The Alchemist by Paul Coelho
"What's the world’s greatest lie?" the boy asked, completely surprised.
"It's this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That's the world's greatest lie."
"That's never happened to me," the boy said. "They wanted me to be a priest, but I decided to become a shepherd."
Question
Which evidence from the passage best develops the allegory that people should pursue their Personal Legend?
Responses
The surprising statement from the old man develops the idea that pursuing one’s dreams is a lie.
The surprising statement from the old man develops the idea that pursuing one’s dreams is a lie.
This boy's experiences and choices develop the idea that one is in control of his or her destiny.
This boy's experiences and choices develop the idea that one is in control of his or her destiny.
The remark about fate shows that one cannot fight against a force that controls the world.
The remark about fate shows that one cannot fight against a force that controls the world.
The mention of the archetype of the shepherd develops the allegory.
1 answer
The best evidence from the passage that develops the allegory that people should pursue their Personal Legend is:
This boy's experiences and choices develop the idea that one is in control of his or her destiny.
This response highlights the boy's choice to follow his own path as a shepherd instead of becoming a priest, emphasizing the theme of personal agency and the pursuit of one's own dreams.
