The Alchemist (Coelho)
what do the gypsy and the old man symbolize
gypsy old man
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The old man symbolizes wisdom and guidance; he is a teacher.
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The Gypsy is significant because she is an outsider; she symbolizes the "anti-establishment" and most likely her interpretations are ground in paganism.
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The Alchemist
