The Old Man And The Sea And Finding Forrester

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“A Man is not made for Defeat - A man can be Destroyed but not Defeated.” As a class, this Hemingway quote has come up numerous times and relates directly to the story portrayed in his work, The Old Man and the Sea, yet Hemingway’s influence stretches beyond his personal works immensely, as the theme that seems to always be present in his works can also be found in the film Finding Forrester. The Old Man and the Sea and Finding Forrester, although incredibly different physically, connect similarly to the hearts of those that have experienced their main characters.
Santiago and Mr. Forrester are men with strong reputations, although currently not living up to the expectations they have set for themselves. Santiago is a fisherman that has devoted

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