The Old Man and the Sea

“But, he thought, I keep them with precision. Only I have no luck anymore. But who knows? Maybe today,”(32). In the novel the Old Man and the Sea, written by Ernest Hemingway, the main theme is not giving up and persevering through the hardships that the old man encounters. Throughout the story, there were many instances where the old man could 've given up, but in the end knew he couldn 't. Not giving up was demonstrated through pain and suffering. Ernest Hemingway told us readers about…

novella The Old Man and the Sea, he is characterized as determined. In being determined he is fearless in his attempts to catch fish, he is enduring in how he keeps trying even after defeat, and he is truth-seeking in how he finds himself through all his hardships. Santiago as a fearless fisherman will do what no other man will do to prove himself to all the people who doubt him. Everyone thinking that Santiago is a failure just drives him to not be afraid to sail out farther than any man will…

Plot Summary: “The Old Man and The Sea,” written by Ernest Hemingway and published in 1952, relates the difficult life of an old Cuban fisherman that struggles in his profession for a long period of time until he catches the biggest fish in his life. The story begins presenting readers the fact that Santiago, the old fisherman, has been eighty-four days without catching a fish. This uncomfortable situation leads Manolin, a teenager who works with Santiago, to leave him under his father’s…

Even though the old man has been unsuccessful for eighty-four days in a row, he treats every day as a new day and fishes to the absolute highest level possible for him each day. He is meticulous and precise with his fishing. It truly seems that he has not, and will not ever give up his pride as a fisherman. This determination and perseverance shown by the old man is nothing short of inspirational. When a fish finally swims near him, it is no surprise that the old man manages to hook the fish…

In the story, “The Old Man and the Sea,” Ernest Hemingway presents the protagonist, Santiago, as an extraordinary, old fisherman with various qualities that make him an optimal at his craft: filled with pride, confidence and everlasting strength. The old man’s most notable attribute is his incessant pride; no amount of pain can quench Santiago’s pride and confidence. Multiple parallels exist between Santiago and the classic heroes of today’s society; in addition to extreme strength, bravery and…

“Take pride in how far you have come, and have Faith in how far you can go.” – Christian Larson. This quote eloquently explains the old man's adventure he had with the marlin in the book The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. To go more in depth, in his journey with the marlin he took in pride in never giving up on trying to catch the fish even with the ongoing pain he had to deal with. Along with pride, he also had faith by never giving excuses to himself to give up, and always thinking…

The Old Man and the Sea Relevance to my Life There are different reasons as to why symbolism is included in novels. One reason why it is incorporated is because it is a way for the author to represent their ideas to their readers. Or, it also can signify a metaphor in a person’s life of different objects and people. In the novel The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, there are many people and objects used as symbols. The use of those figures are a way Hemingway uses to communicate…

had a love and a gift for writing, and immediately after graduation he became a journalist for the Kansas City Star, which majorly influenced his declarative and prose writing style as seen in his books. Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea proves that Hemingway is a man of deep faith by re-writing his life through use of characters and themes of the book.…

In 1951, Ernest Hemingway wrote one of his last famous works, The Old Man and the Sea. As it is noted by the title, the main setting of the novel is the sea. Hemingway uses this setting throughout the novel to exemplify the natural relationship between man and nature. During Santiago’s journey he encounters other creatures, like the marlin, to support the claim of nature and man working against and with each other. This novel, not only is a captivating story of man’s ongoing battle with the…

“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…