People who take some types of drugs experience flashbacks, in which they have brief recurrences of the experiences they once had while under the influence of a chemical substance. One moment, they feel fine. In another, they feel altered. Moments later, they feel fine again.
Cactus plants are the perfect symbol for endurance as you can see it with the way theyâre structured as well as with the way they live. So giving out cactus to the person you have strong feeling with means that what you have is a love that endures.tâs seen as a symbol of unconditional love because even in harsh conditions, it thrives. What the Cactus Means: Endurance. Looking at cactus spawns inspiration and helps you see life in a better perspective. Even thereâs no drop of water in sight and amidst the excruciating heat (or freezing cold), the cactus endures.
Critical Essays Symbols in The Alchemist. Cobra: The cobra is a symbol of danger and strength, especially male potency. Crystal Glassware: Fragility and clarity are the characteristics represented by the crystal merchant's crystal glassware. Desert: The desert is symbolic of all the obstacles and hardships that stand between people and their dreams. In The Alchemist, characters learn to accept the desert, even listen to it.