An example of great literature is, "The Old Man and the Sea," by Ernest Hemingway. ... For example, the big fish that the old man spent eighty-seven days trying to catch represents beauty, strength, and the battle everyone eventually faces at some time in their life. ... "The Old Man and the Sea," is a perfect example of this as Hemingway narrates events in short sentences while raising many uncertainties without providing enough evidence for any sort of definite answer. ... This is just another reason why, "The Old Man and the Sea," is considered to be great literature. ... The themes are tim...

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There are several themes present in this novel, the two most prominent I feel being Jody's journey to manhood, and the theme of life and death, and how interrelated they are. ... But soon Jody sees the parallel between him and the old horse, Easter. ... The buzzards, (p 35), the old cypress tree, and the bird he kills with his slingshot. ... "Then we came down to the sea, and it was done." ... By the end of the novel, Jody has grown into a young man, able to learn from the older generation in order to be prepared for life. ...

• Word Count: 749
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• Grade Level: High School