The Old Man and The Sea
Ernest Hemingway
“Take a good rest, small bird,” he said. “Then go in and take your chance like any man or bird or fish.”
Ernest Hemingway – The Old Man and The Sea
Give Me The Basics:
On the surface, this work by Hemingway is as simple as the title states. An aging fisherman, Santiago, ventures out to sea in the hopes it will be the end to his 84-day streak without a fish, resulting in an epic struggle with a worthy adversary. Beneath the surface, Hemingway examines ideas of perseverance and wisdom and, more importantly, philosophises about Man’s place in nature.
Characters
Santiago
Santiago is the main protagonist
Manolin
The Marlin
Central Ideas (Themes)
Man’s relationship with Nature
Persevering Against Impossible Odds
Respecting a Worthy Adversary
Conflicts
Man Vs. Self (Santiago)
Man vs Nature
Language Features
Iceberg Theory
Symbolism
Historical Context
Philosophical Allegory
Religious Allegory
Quotes & Analysis
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