In Ernest Hemingway's novel, The Old Man and the Sea, Santiago initially undergoes traumatic pain. ... However, Santiago withstands the pressure in every conflict, regardless of how perilous he is. ... In The Old Man and the Sea, Santiago's character transforms from a humble fisherman to a model of heroic manhood. ... In the old days, Santiago used to be one of the most respected people in his village. ... Santiago captures the model of a heroic man....

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• Grade Level: High School

Title- The Old Man and the Sea Author- Ernest Hemingway Point of View- third person Setting- A small village near Havana and water of the Gulf of Mexico in 1940s Characters- Santiago: An old Cuban fisherman who has been going through a lot of bad luck. ... Summary- And old man named Santiago goes 84 days without catching anything at sea. ... Conflict- Santiago and the Marlin Theme- "A man can be destroyed but not defeated" (pg 103). ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Ernest Hemingway's novella "The Old Man and the Sea" and Jack London's short story "To build a Fire" put both powers on display. ... London's character decides to ignore the advice of the old man. The old-timer had instructed the man not to hike alone in "those parts". ... Accordingly, man and fish will struggle to the death, just as hungry sharks will lay waste to an old man's trophy catch. ... Unique to the story of the Old Man and the Sea is the imagery of the crucifixion. ...

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