Why does the king tell his story to be the boy before leaving?
What relevance does it have to your life and Santiago’s?
Prior to the boys’ departure the old king wants to tell him a story. All in all the old man tells him "The secret to happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never forget the drops of oil on the spoon". In other words he is telling the boy to enjoy his unique life, and take pleasure in seeing the wonders and majesties of the world; but he must not forget where he learned his trade and his personality and morals came from. Many people leave their parents and their hometown to become rich or famous. Although on their path to success they lose what made them who they are and become snotty, or mean and don’t treat people right, when they themselves used to be in their shoes.
I feel this is related to all humans, including mine and Santiago's, because people might meet new friends or get a more impressive job and it feels great to tell people how much you've accomplished. But to be a sympathetic, kind person you should always treat people equally and remember where you came from and how you came to be how you are.
What relevance does it have to your life and Santiago’s?
Prior to the boys’ departure the old king wants to tell him a story. All in all the old man tells him "The secret to happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never forget the drops of oil on the spoon". In other words he is telling the boy to enjoy his unique life, and take pleasure in seeing the wonders and majesties of the world; but he must not forget where he learned his trade and his personality and morals came from. Many people leave their parents and their hometown to become rich or famous. Although on their path to success they lose what made them who they are and become snotty, or mean and don’t treat people right, when they themselves used to be in their shoes.
I feel this is related to all humans, including mine and Santiago's, because people might meet new friends or get a more impressive job and it feels great to tell people how much you've accomplished. But to be a sympathetic, kind person you should always treat people equally and remember where you came from and how you came to be how you are.
I think it is true that the oil is there old self and they should always focus on it as well as moving forward. I also agree that the castle is the journey
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