"The Old Man and the Sea," by Ernest Hemingway is a novel settle in Cuba, and is centered on an old fisherman, Santiago, who hasn't caught a single fish in eighty four days. He spends his days in the sea along with a boy named Manolin who helps and cares for the old man. Santiago wants to break his bad luck so on the eighty fifth day he goes further towards the sea to catch the big fish. Santiago does not give up on his goals and does not accept defeat no matter what he faces, with the help of friendship, strength and skill, and luck.
The boy's friendship made Santiago not feel lonely. Also when the boy would help Santiago with his fishing gear everyday probably made Santiago feel confident in catching the fish because he knew finally there was someone there to support him and keep him company which made the boy get to know Santiago more than anyone else. "Santiago," the boy said to him as they climbed the bank from where the skiff was hauled up. "I could go with you again we've made some money." Only the boy, not the narrator, refers to the old man by name. This shows that the boy knows him in a way that few do. That's why the boy would care and help Santiago because he knew catching the big fish was important to Santiago. Although friendship or having someone's support by your side is important while in accomplishing your goals it also takes strength and skill.
Throughout the story Santiago faces huge obstacles but with strength and skill he did not give up and kept going. Although Santiago's appearance makes it seem like he doesn't have that strength he shows throughout the book but in reality he really does. "The old man was thin and gaunt with deep wrinkles in the back of his neck. The brown blotches of the benevolent skin cancer the sun brings from its reflection on the tropic sea were on his cheeks. The face and his hands had the deep-creased scars from handling heavy fish on the cords.
Many themes are present in Hemmingway's novel, The Old Man and the Sea. ... Manolin is the old man's encouragement, strength, and his reinforcement. Although the old man suffered much loss and bad luck, his eyes still shone bright with hope and determination. ... The marlin is the man's luck. ... Although being lucky is good, you can't rely on luck but having the skills will always be beneficial. ...
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. ... It is not a pride that boasts of accomplishments or victories, or that pompously parades skills or physical strengths; it is instead a quiet dignity – a sense of self-respect – and an honor...
"But Athena poured a sea of fog around him as he went her loves expedient, that no jeering sailor should halt the man or exchange him for luck." ... ""The reason being, as I see it, friend, you never learned a sport, and have no skill in any of the contests of fighting men" (Book 8). ... Another token of Odysseus greatness comes from an old dog. ... This point in the story I respect Odysseus strength because he destroys this man effortlessly on his own. In Book 21, we see another example of Odysseus strength. ...
The sea was just like any normal one. ... They set off on their new voyage to cross the sea. ... Characters: Santiago (The Old Man): is the main character of The Old Man and the Sea. ... It was shown by Santiago taking care of the young boy Manolin while the boy was a child, and Manolin later helping take care of Santiago as an old man. ... He experiences poor luck in the latter part of his life which leaves him poor and destitute, relying on a boy to feed him and to be his only true friend. ...
In essence if you were a great hero you got a wonderful send off, if you were a peasant farmer you were luck if you got a stone cairn over the hole your body was in. ... An interesting point, Hrunting, given by a warrior that did not have courage or skill to do a warrior's duty, in the end could win no glory for Beowulf. ... Beowulf trusted in his own strength, the might of his hand. ... Beowulf had to trust in his own strength instead, for if man wants to win lasting fame in battle, he must put aside his fear of death. Beowulf is an old man when a dragon burns down his Hall of Hero...
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