In The Achemist by Paolo Coelho, the Gypsy asks Santiago for one-tenth of his treasure and Melchizedek (King of Salem) asks him for one-tenth of his flock. The name Melchizedek is also found is in Biblical Literature in Genesis Chapter 14. When Abram returns from defeating the Kings that took His nephew Lot and his possessions captive, he encounters a priest by the name Melchizedek who gives him bread and wine and blesses Abraham. After the blessing, Abraham gives Melchizdek one-tenth of the spoils he has received from defeating the kings. In a one page, double-spaced, well-written, thoughful writing, respond to the following questions: making a text to text connection between The Alchemist and Genesis 14, why is Melchizedek important to the novel? Why does Melchizedek ask for one-tenth of Santiago's sheep? What do you think the bread and wine symbolize in Genesis 14? What does the blessing consist of that Melchizedek speaks over Abram? Why does Coelho decide to put a character in his novel named Melchizdek who is the King of Salem? In life do you think it is important to be a generous person? When should you give to others? Why/Why not should you give to others?