For a considerable portion of the story Elijah is very compliant, obeying everything God\'s angels say.
In this way Coelho suggests that Elijah was able to reach an ultimate level of spiritual awareness and have the most powerful relationship with God..
Eventually he realizes that his destiny is not being chosen by him but by God and ultimately, he decides to abide by his own desires and will.
For a considerable portion of the story Elijah is very compliant, obeying everything God\'s angels say