Many themes are present in Hemmingway's novel, The Old Man and the Sea. Hemingway uses wonderful imagery and symbolism to illustrate the struggles of the old man and the fish throughout the story. ... In each of these quotes Hemingway is saying that man can be beaten but not overpowered. The old man is a representation of a human. ... The reference to the bright "cheerful" sea-colored eyes leads the reader to believe that the sea is a place that makes the old man happy. ...

• Word Count: 567
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

The old man Santiago from The Old Man and the Sea is a character seen in many perspectives, as a hero, an ordinary fisherman, an unlucky old man, and a wise man. ... The Old Man and the Sea" is a heroic tale of mans strength pitted against forces he cannot control. ... Through the use of three prominent themes; friendship, bravery, and Christianity; the "Old Man and the Sea" strives to teach important life lessons to the reader. The relationship between the old man and the boy is introduced early in the story. ... In the end the old mans perseverance and faith pay off. ...

• Word Count: 1434
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Both Santiago from The Old Man and the Sea and Singh from The Last Voyage of the Ghost Ship overcome life challenges with passion and drive. ... His experiences described in The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway show his passion towards his lifestyle as a fisherman and his motivation to bring in a catch, no matter the size. ... By the third day of this strenuous trek across the water, the old man is getting extremely tired of fighting the strong marlin. ... In both The Old Man and the Sea and The Last Voyage of the Ghost Ship, passion and determination bring the main characters to overco...

• Word Count: 1334
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School