The Old Man and the Sea Literary Essay In numerous literary works throughout history, heroes appear in a multitude of manifestations. ... In Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, the novel's aged protagonist, Santiago, a humble old man living a simple and uncomplicated life, may appear to be an unlikely hero when contrasted to other literary and historical heroic figures. ... That same dignity is evident when "the fisherman man fun of the old man and he was not angry" (13) – showing a heroic restraint, not the "grumpiness" or bitterness of a stereo...

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