What does santiago realize when he returns home to find his treasure? his dream was not telling him to go to egypt but to notice the omen of the tree. the true treasure was not the gold, but the journey itself. he should have never left fatima since she was his true treasure. after he accomplishes his personal legend, he will no longer have a purpose in life.

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.