the old man rose to his feet and started the pivoting and the weaving pulling that brought in all the line he gained" (89), the narrator explains that Santiago will battle through any exhaustion to claim victory over his new found friend. For Santiago has come to care for the fish. Saying, "Fish. I love you and respect you very much. But I will kill you dead before this day ends" (54), Santiago's drive becomes even more evident when he explains that he will kill the fish despite his feelings of companionship with it. Santiago's experience shows that the human tendency to strive for the unattainable is rewarded with the catch but in the end is ultimately defeated with the destruction of the beautiful body by the sharks. Santiago is naturally driven to bring a fish in and his habitual tendencies take over when his mind can't take anymore. .
In The Last Voyage of the Ghost Ship by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Singh yearns to reveal a ghost ship that appears at the edge of the harbor annually. But there is a problem with his efforts; every time he tries to reveal the ship to the townspeople, they don't see it and that makes him look like he is crazy. At the beginning of the story Singh has just crashed the ship into the shore and is about to recollect on the experience. Before doing so, he says, "Now you're going to see who I am", which shows his dedication to showing the townspeople, along with the readers, who he really is and that he is not truly crazy. Seconds before the ship slammed into the town, Singh states, "There it is, you cowards" and by doing so, brings forth his attitude towards the townspeople and his cockiness in proving them wrong. This also shows that Singh was so determined that he did not realize his actions of ramming the ship into the harbor in that this is the one thing the town feared: destruction from a larger figure. This theme is repeated with the image of the rocking chair whose owners have died the same way; the townspeople threw it into the ocean to get rid of the bad luck and prevent anything bigger from it.
Instead, Santiago is highlighted as a determined and heroic man. ... Therefore, Santiago's pride is his primary source of strength. ... Santiago does not once consider giving up the fight. He demonstrates a dogged determination to conquer the marlin. ... When he comes ashore without the spoils from his struggle, Santiago consoles himself with the knowledge that he has been exonerated by his determination. ...
Through the old man's adventurous spirit, his fearlessness of death, determination, and his independence, Santiago fits Hemingway's hero description. The old man, Santiago, acquires the qualities of an outdoorsman. ... Seeing as how "He [Santiago] was an old man who fished alone in the Gulf Stream- (9), Santiago could be described, in this aspect, as a Hemingway Hero. ... " Fish, he said softly, aloud, I'll stay with you until I am dead,- (52) shows the motivation and determination to remain in the game, even if it doesn't end until Santiago's death. ... Sant...
The lessons Santiago learns, change him as a person. ... First, Santiago learns to admire everything. ... This changes the way Santiago looks at everything now. ... The lessons that Santiago learn, change him as a person. ... Santiago learns two main lessons through his journey. ...
Nerveless, because of the struggle and defeat, it shows also pride and determination. ... Expressing his determination, Santiago says, "Fish... ... In that scene, the glory and honor Santiago accrues comes not from his battle itself but from his pride and determination to fight. ... Hemingway portrays great value of life through this book; it shows determination and full of courage. ... Ernest Hemingway reveals this novel to identify the nature, to respect its forces, yet to achieve it is the spirit of determination that moves the mankind. ...
Santiago finds courage in knowing his equipment is effective and will not fail. Santiago's past experiences give him courage. ... Santiago's experiences also allow him to ignore the effect exhaustion. ... With this assurance of his health Santiago could focus his battle with the marlin. ... These people that show courage and determination in everything they do. ...
While alone at sea, Santiago continuously strives to find optimism in several situations that seem hopeless. ... Santiago never allows his disadvantages to be a distraction to his determination to fullfill his goal. ... During the battle at sea between Santiago and the marlin, it occurred to Santiago how unpredictable the marlin was. ... At once, Santiago defended his catch with great courage and aggression. ... Similar to man in life, Santiago had the option to fight back. ...
Santiago and the marlin had a respective relationship. ... Santiago's attitude toward the fish is also changed as he fought off predators after the fish. ... After Santiago hooked the marlin, he felt a bond with it, as if they both suffered the same. ... Santiago did not think out how he captured the marlin very well. ... The trail of blood created by the fatal wound which Santiago inflicted upon the marlin that attracted sharks from all around as Santiago headed back for shore. ...
To find and keep this fish, Santiago must develop great fortitude and determination. ... Santiago's transformation begins in his struggle with the catch of his life. ... Santiago has developed humility and become modest since he lives in poverty. ... However, when Santiago was given bad luck, the people lost respect for him. ... Santiago captures the model of a heroic man....
Although the old man suffered much loss and bad luck, his eyes still shone bright with hope and determination. ... Santiago represents a man with a struggle. The man thinks that being lucky is a luxury, but hard work and determination will always prosper. ... Santiago was lucky to catch such a fine fish, and he was ready. In doing so, Santiago was able to profit from his good luck. ...
