From the book the Alchemist.

How does the Englishman develop the theme that one can only realize one’s Personal Legend by overcoming challenges?

A)When Santiago offers his help and knowledge, the Englishman is able to find the alchemist in the desert.

B)The Englishman recognizes that his meeting with Santiago is an omen.

C)When the Englishman asks the alchemist how to turn lead into gold, the alchemist tells him that he must keep trying.

D)The Englishman encourages Santiago to speak with Fatima.

In "The Alchemist," by the Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, the Personal Legend is the personal fate, the deepest wish that every person has and constantly must seek to satisfy. In the book, the Englishman wants to be an alchemist in order to transform lead into gold, that is his Personal Legend and that is the reason why he crosses the desert in order to find the alchemist to be his mentor. But the alchemist does not help him to turn lead into gold, instead, he tells him to keep trying by himself. This means that one cannot realize his/her Personal Legend without overcoming challenges. In this sense, it is necessary to face obstacles and to overcome them in order to grow and to fulfill one's fate.