The Alchemyst

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Part 1, Chapter 7

Part 1, Chapters 8-16

Part 1, Chapter 17-Part 2, Chapter 29

Part 2, Chapters 30-41

Character Analysis

Themes

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Important Quotes

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Essay Topics

The novel is divided into two parts, each focusing on one day: Thursday, 31st May and Friday, 1st June. Why did Scott choose this narrative structure? What effect does it create?

How is Flamel characterized by different characters throughout the book? What effect do their various interpretations of his character create? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

How is Flamel and Perenelle’s relationship characterized? Use evidence from the text to support your arguments.