Category: Legend

For the purposes of this assignment, I have chosen to study the significance of a character`s arc throughout a story. Building realistic characters is a weakness I have struggled to overcome. Therefore, it was logical to study this area to gain a better understanding of how to create strong characters and overcome the problem. I…

Ralph Waldo Emerson once declared that Life is a journey, not a destination. This recurring idea can be found throughout numerous works of literature. These pieces are conveying the message that one should focus on what they gain from their experiences, rather than living for the goal. In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, the author…

Originated from Latin legendus, legend means something which ought to be read. According to J. A. Cuddon, a legend is a story or narrative that lies somewhere between myth and historical fact and which, as a rule, is about a particular figure or person. Traditionally, a legend is a narrative that focuses on a historically…

A legend is a very old and popular story that may be true. the legends of ancient Greece. If you refer to someone as a legend, you mean that they are very famous and admired by a lot of people. Though customarily told as true stories, legends often contain supernatural, bizarre, or highly improbable elements.…

Everyone loves a good story, be it fiction or not. It is understandable when a storyteller has to employ some form of real-life experiences or imaginations to form an interesting tale, but there are others that are not based on experiences and imaginations. Such tales are the basis of the cultural and religious beliefs of…

Nandan is a legendary hero in Tamil literature, whose story is first mentioned in by one of the Saivite saints, Sundarar in the 8th century. His story has been sung by many poets down the ages. The slender skeletal story of Nandan is expanded and enhanced by Sekkizhar. According to the myth Nandan belongs to…

The legend of Robin Hood has been around for centuries. This story of an outlaw hero, a generous criminal, the Prince of Thieves, is a popular story that has been told in many different ways throughout generations. This legend does not tell the story of a common criminal. The courageous, selfless Robin Hood steals from…

Originally published in 1988, The Alchemist was written by the world renown and best-selling author Paulo Coelho. Being an allegorical novel, the author writes a story about a young shepherd from Andalusia who is on a journey to the pyramids in Egypt. His goal is to acquire the treasure that he keeps having recurring dreams…

Many of us have at least once heard of an ancient legend. As kids, we have heard mention a few, and who doesnt love a legend with a bit of mystery to it. There are some legends that date back as far as 800AD. The early creation of these legends is what makes it consequently…

A Personal Legend, as it is stated in The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, is one’s destiny in life. It is identifying your purpose in life and pursuing it. It is a calling; it is something you have wanted to achieve your whole life. Coelho suggests a Personal Legend as what you have always wanted to…