The Alchemist Essay

The idea for the project came about because Victor wanted to prove to others that the scientists and alchemists to whom he studied, were not “a waste of time” or “sad trash.” As mentioned before, Victor devoted all of his time towards working on his creation and separated himself from the outside world. “The summer months passed while I was thus engaged,…

Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim was a medical protestant born in Einsiedeln, Switzerland at the turning point of the fifteenth century around the time of the Renaissance Humanism (p. 201). He eventually changed his name to Paracelsus. Paracelsus was educated by his father who happened to be a physician. He learned, “…botany, medicine and natural philosophy” from his father (p.201). This organic way of learning eventually let Paracelsus to become curious with the natural…

that it will take my father about thirty minutes to get here. So just let me finish my last chapter in peace before the real nightmare begins" I mumbled the last part under my breath. Cursing in Spanish she left. Sighing, I closed my book, The Alchemist and got up from my beanbag chair. Packing my carry-on bag, I looked around my room for the last time. I mean it wasn't as if I was not going to be coming back. Plus, I was not the type that would spend time decorating their room so there wasn't…

Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s disease is a fatal genetic disease disorder that makes progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It literally deteriorates a person's physical and mental abilities, it has no cure. Huntington's disease is known as the quintessential family disease. People affected by this disease can have trouble walking and speaking. Huntington’s Disease was first discovered as an inherited disease in 1872. Huntington’s disease is a dominant gene. Since it is a…

Tragic flaw: Who’s responsible In “The Birthmark”, both Aylmer and Georgiana was at fault in creating a downward spiral plummeting their happy romance into a devastating tragedy. One was through the obsession with perfection while the other was through love and compassion. In literature, a tragic flaw refers to when the main character ends up dead or defeated by a characteristic flaw that leads to their demise. “Hamartia” which was introduced by Aristotle, means that an error in judgment…

Man has created fire, man has created the wheel, and now man is daring to play god. Most of us just go with the flow. We don’t stop to question why. When a man gets injured and the doctors can't do anything to save him, we close our eyes and let nature take its course. Some people, however, think differently. Men like Victor Frankenstein who was brought to life by Mary Shelley in the beloved novel “Frankenstein”. Men who are daring to think differently like Joe Rosen, and Hugh Herr. We humans…

eventually discovered the room of my genesis. The space within occupied by books regarding philosophy and numerous schematics, of which detailing information such as anatomy of the human frame, galvanisation and work credited to several ancient alchemists and inspirations, of which the name M. Waldman. The language he had employed proved to be quite arduous, however from the library I was to acquire the understanding behind these inscriptions. Therefore, I discovered the secrets behind creation…

Shot in Del Toro's native Mexico, Cronos tells the story of Jesus Gris, an elderly antiques dealer who discovers a strange, scarab-like device hidden within a 16th century statue. Jesus soon discovers that the device, the masterwork of a gifted alchemist, holds the key to immortality. Cronos bestows its gift, but at a terrible cost: Jesus has begun to change in horrific, fundamental ways. As Jesus struggles to maintain his humanity, a dying millionaire in possession of the alchemist's tome…

By definition, suffer means to undergo pain, disadvantage, or lost. Pain, disadvantage, and lost are three of various occurrences in life that people definitely do not want to deal with. Regardless of their desire, people will suffer sooner or later for sin and evil had infiltrated the world. It does not matter whether the person is a non-believer or a believer that live a Christian life; everyone will suffer in numerous forms. Despite of the pain and lost hardship would bring, God allows…

Prior to writing the famous novel, the author spent much of her time traveling Europe. In 1814, Shelley went on an adventure to the Rhine river in Germany and visited a place called Gernsheim which is 17km from Frankenstein’s Castle itself; where an alchemist performed numerous experiments two centuries prior. Her next destination in her journey was to…