The Englishman is disappointed when he learns that Santiago learns from books because he believes that true knowledge and wisdom can only be gained through lived experiences and practical learning, rather than through mere theory and book knowledge. He values direct experience and personal journey over academic knowledge.
Santiago and the Englishman exchange knowledge about their respective journeys and philosophies. Santiago shares insights from his experiences as a shepherd and his pursuit of personal legend, while the Englishman discusses his studies of alchemy and the importance of books. Through their conversations, they both learn about the significance of following one's dreams and the value of practical experience versus theoretical knowledge. Ultimately, their exchange highlights the different paths to understanding one's personal legend.
Santiago views alchemy as a deeply personal journey tied to his quest for self-discovery and achieving his Personal Legend. He sees it as a spiritual process that transcends mere material transformation, emphasizing intuition and connection to the world. In contrast, the Englishman approaches alchemy primarily as a scientific discipline, focusing on books, theories, and the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. This difference highlights Santiago's holistic perspective compared to the Englishman's more rigid and academic approach.
When he learns to read
Disappointed yes, shocked no.
Try Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea and Coelho's The Alchemist
He learns how to read and was given books
John Locke wasn’t at the constitutional convention. He is an Englishman and only Americans were involved.
She flips out and causes everyone have a bad day
Montag expected to gain a sense of enlightenment and fulfillment after reading from a few books. However, he becomes disappointed because he doesn't feel the expected intellectual satisfaction or clarity. Instead, he feels disoriented and confused by the knowledge he has gained, realizing that it has disrupted his worldview and forced him to question his beliefs and society's norms.
Although it's never explicitly stated in the books or movies, the most likely answer is no.
Santiago Valiente Barderas has written several books on machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science. Some of his notable works include "Machine Learning with Apache Mahout Cookbook" and "Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2 and Keras."
He is a fire bender. Throughout the first 2.5 books, he uses anger to power his fire. It is not until he learns how to firebend form the firebending masters that he learns to bend fire from a different source.