Reading and Critical Thinking Skills

i. Why does Santiago feel a desire to live in one place forever, and what contributes to this feeling? ii. What is Santiago's purpose in life according to the text, and how does he plan to fulfill it? iii. How does Santiago's father react when he expresses his desire to become a shepherd and travel? What values does his father convey? iv. Identify and discuss potential themes present in the excerpt. How might these themes relate to the overall story?