Journal Sept. 13

I think that the author started the book wit this modified version of Narcissus because in this story, the lake finds it true beauty through something else. I think that the lake symbolizes Santiago. In the story, the lake finds its true beauty by accident. It was only when someone else did something to the lake, 'looked in it', he was able to find himself. He was just thrown into this situation, and found his inner self through it. I think that this is kind of like Santiago. I believe that Santiago will be thrown into a journey to find this treasure because the king and the gypsy were so persistent about the treasure in Egypt. During this trip, I think that he will find his inner self, or inner beauty, just like the lake.