How does the symbol of the desert affect the meaning in the alchemist? select each correct answer. a- the desert represents the ghosts of those who failed to realize their personal legends. b- the desert is home to many forces that test and challenge santiago. c- to the crystal merchant, the englishman, and santiago, the desert represents the challenges and fears they must overcome to realize their personal legends. d- since the desert is a place where magical things are possible, it represents the mysterious forces that the boy’s journey depends upon.