Santiago is worried about the girl falling in love with someone else. Still going to find her. Life is more exciting when you have something to look forward to. Life brings risks and rewards. This is why you should strive to do well in school and life because it can decide whether or not your dreams are accessible.

When you want to do something it might be impossible but it is actually possible to achieve it. Santiago gets help from different people because he is following his personal legend. If you want to do something but you think that it might be too hard then you might be surprised when you finally try it. People might be proud that you are following your dream and help you achieve it.

Santiago is thinking about the merchant’s daughter. She told him all of her days were the same and he is thinking about how that might be true. People are so distracted by little things that they miss big things in life.

Santiago is sad about getting robbed and changes his outlook on his situation. It can be good to look at things with a positive view. If you only think about the good parts of your situation then you will start to forget the bad parts.

Santiago is deciding whether or not to pursue his dream or give up. When people are passionate about something there is something about them that connects them to other people.