In the book "The Alchemist" Santiago, the Shepard, describes Fatima as being that one person in his life that helps him to forget everything else. For him Fatima represents that an escape from the drudgery of daily work and the beauty of life and conversation. The two meet and they fall in love. She is his soul mate. Through her he has gains the value of eternal love.
Santiago describes Fatima's physical description as looking familiar to the other females of her region.
"The girl was typical of the region of Andalusia, with flowing black hair, and eyes that vaguely recalled the Moorish conquerors."(5)
"The boy went to the well everyday to meet with Fatima. He told her about his life as a shepherd, the king, and the crystal shop. They became friends, and except for the fifteen minutes he spent with her, each day seemed that it would never pass”(p.96)
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