Often foreshadowing is readily apparent to the reader in tragedies. ... Accordingly, man and fish will struggle to the death, just as hungry sharks will lay waste to an old man's trophy catch. ... Santiago puts up a great fight, but takes defeat calmly: "He knew he was beaten now finally and without remedy the old man paid no attention to them and did not pay attention to anything except steering. He only noticed how lightly and how well the skiff sailed now there was no great weight beside her." ... It is evident to the reader that a parallel exists between Santiago and Christ. ...

• Word Count: 1216
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

For 84 days he didn't catch a single fish, but he did not lose his heart. ... On his way home, he had to fight against the fierce sharks which ate up his catch- the marlin. ... We know that the man is old and he makes a living by fishing, but for eighty-four days he catches no fish. ... "How brave and ferocious Joe DiMaggio is!" ... As a result, the old man fails to deep his catch-the marlin. ...

• Word Count: 2478
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

I can't imagine how heavier this word sounded back in the 1920's when morals and principles were abundant among the young man and woman of society. ... Writing about abortion was a great tactic for Hemingway to catch people's attention and catching their minds. ... Since he was involved with politics and was educated in the field he made an attempt to break some chains with this poem, he did not mind step in on toes, his main focus appears to be the reader, attempting to open some eyes and help raise public awareness about the politically incorrect child labor issue. ... B...

• Word Count: 1070
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Hemingway's use of these methods in short stories and novels that captured the attention of critics and the public. ... This is similar to how he ignores his wife's cheating habits instead of confronting her. ...

• Word Count: 3440
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School