"The Old Man and the Sea" written by Ernest Hemingway is a story of struggle between an old, seasoned fisherman and the greatest path of his life. Santiago, an old fisherman, was known as the unlucky one because he rarely catches fish. In this story, Hemingway touches on the honor in struggle, defeat, and death. Nerveless, because of the struggle and defeat, it shows also pride and determination. Santiago and Manolin, his apprentice and also he's greatest friend, both remained a strong bond of friendship and help through in each other's course of life. Santiago determined to catch a fish went out in the deep blue sea and ready to encounter the obstacle against the nature. As the reader, we can see through the story, the author shows great value of life and courage.
Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman, has gone fishing for eighty-four days and returned each time empty-handed. Manolin, his young devoted apprentice and friend has helped him during the first forty days of his unluckiness without fish, though, Manolin's parents decide the old man is unlucky and order their son to join another prosperous boat defended him to go sailing with Santiago. Nevertheless, the boy continues to care for the old man and awaits his return each night. Still, he helps the old man carry his gear to his decrepit hut, provides food for him, and discusses the latest developments in American baseball. Santiago's lack of success, though, does not destroy his spirit, he determines to sail out farther than usual the following day.
On the eighty-fifth day of his unlucky streak, Santiago does as promised, sailing his skiff far beyond the sailing boundary and venturing into the Gulf Stream. At noon, a big fish, which he knows is a marlin, takes the bait. The old man hooks the fish, but he cannot pull it in. Instead, the fish begins to pull the boat. It swims away, dragging the old man and his skiff along behind. Santiago wishes he had Manolin with him to help and muses that "no one should be alone in their old age.
