Santiago And The Marlin

Sometimes people have to do sacrifices, which appears in the rising action of the book. “‘Fish,’ he said, ‘I love you and respect you very much. But I will kill you dead before the day ends’” (Hemingway 54). Why did he have to kill it? Why couldn’t he hold on a little longer? Santiago sacrifices the fish for his self interest. In spite of the fact that he respects the fish, the old man’s determination reflects his belief that his purpose in life is to be a fisherman, and that comes first. As well, Santiago advises himself that he doesn't have Manolin, his beloved companion, with him and must battle against the fish by himself. It has been four struggling days of being pulled by the huge marlin, Santiago decided that that was enough. Even though

In the novella, The Old Man and the Sea, Santiago is an unlucky fisherman who has not caught anything in 84 days.  Yet he sets out alone on the 85th day to try again.  For three days he struggles with a large marlin which he finally kills; but, despite his best efforts, he loses the fish to repeated shark attacks.

Ernest Hemingway combined three of the most random symbols into one of Literature’s well known books. The Old Man and the Sea has several symbolic meanings hidden in its pages. The old man can be seen as a Christ or Christian figure. The marlin is compared to as greater than his opponent. Joe DiMaggio is also compared to the old man because of their similar backgrounds. Santiago is also seen as weak by the other fishermen, but by the end of the novel they had an unspoken respect for the old man who caught the marlin, worked like Christ, and loved what he

The Old Man and the Sea is a novella written by Ernest Hemingway. It details the journey of an old fisherman who sails out to sea one day in an attempt to redeem himself after his 83 days of not catching any fish. His assistant, Manolin, has been forced to work for another fisherman that is more successful. Santiago, the fisherman, decides he’s going to try to finally catch a fish. He sails out too far and ends up in the Gulf Stream. This is where he engages in a 3-day long battle between himself and an 18-foot marlin. Santiago and the marlin are two of the most important characters in the book. At first glance, they seem completely different, but further reading reveals that the two are more alike than one would think. Santiago and the marlin

The text leading up to the old man hooking the Marlin shows how much Santiago loves to fish. It is obvious that he is very skilled and that he takes it seriously. Santiago’s lines are always straight and he notices small things like the way a bird circles. He also takes the weather and sun’s position into account. These details show how significant fishing is to Santiago and how fishing is truly his profession. He is obviously a skilled fisherman and his bad luck seems very unjust. This also makes you understand Manolin’s respect for him and makes the old man seem more like a hero and less pity for him. Seeing fishing as a profession is different and intriguing for me, because I normally think of it as a recreational activity. The way it is

Perseverance is a recurring trait in Santiago’s character and some of his prestige derives from his role model, Joe DiMaggio. According to the fisherman, “DiMaggio does all things perfectly even with the bone spur in his heel.” This helps the man realize that whatever troubles lurk within the depths of the dark sea, it is possible to triumph in the end. Santiago proves himself king of the sea when he constantly refers to himself as a “lion on the beaches of Africa.” If nothing else, he has pride; especially when his fellow fishermen ridicule him and he “is not angry.” The man’s strength is too prevalent to let these people tear down his dignity. The shark is similar to the fishermen in that he desires to break the man’s perseverance. Nevertheless, the courageous Santiago exudes his powerful might against his foe, the shark and kills it with “resolution and complete

For a fisherman, the natural world is what supplies their livelihood. The relationship between them can take many forms varying on the type of man, or just the luck of a person. This is what causes each man, old or young, to see the natural world in different forms. In Ernest Hemingway’s, The Old Man and the Sea, Santiago, an old fisherman, has had a long relationship with the natural world. Throughout his life, Santiago has endured hardships and fortunes. Unlike younger fishermen, he does not see the natural world as an enemy but rather as an equal. His life experience in fishing helps him to see the natural world differently. Santiago is a fisherman whose connection with the natural world has grown into a relationship of understanding and respect.

Santiago explains his determination to catch the marlin, thinking to himself, “But I will try it once more...I’ll try it again, the old man promised, although his hands were mushy now and he could only see well in flashes. He tried it again and it was the same...I will try it once again.”(93). Santiago continues to tell himself that it will be his last time trying to catch the marlin, yet he continues working time and time again. Clearly, the marlin is more than just a fish to Santiago. For him, it is a reflection of his hard work, the beauty of nature, and the important relationship that they

(“The Old Man and The Sea” 23) This quote shows the old man is a hero in the little boy’s mind. The old man is more than a fisher man or a master. Santiago is his mentor who teaches him how to be a man. Literary critic William J. Handy also states “the passage also suggests that the boy has been taught something more than how to fish; he has been taught love and respect, values which he now finds conflicting with the practical demands of his parents.”

Throughout the novel we come to know and love Santiago. An old fisherman that has to overcome many difficulties in his life. He portrays many different characteristics on and off sea. Santiago has to prove to himself and Manolin that he is worthy enough to do what he is lives for, fishing. The old man portrays pride and humility many times throughout the novel The Old Man in The Sea. Santiago shows pride in his work and his catching of the marlin but he also shows humility in times of trouble.

In the story The Old man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, there is an old fisherman named Santiago who lives in a small village in Cuba. The story takes place in the Gulf Stream of Mexico which is the place the old fisherman fishing on his boat. He has not caught a fish in eighty-four days and become an unlucky man. Manolin, a young boy who is his partner has been going to another boat because of his parent's wishes. The old man decides to go to the sea to catch a fish. Finally, a huge marlin bite the hook, but he cannot pull it on the boat because the marlin is too strong. He struggles with the marlin for three days in the middle of the ocean. That marlin is the largest marlin he has ever seen. After he wins the battle, he puts it on his boat,

Symbolism occurred numerous times throughout the novel. The first symbol of the book would be the sea. According to Hemingway, a man is most able to prove himself worthy in isolation. In the book, the sea symbolizes Santiago’s isolation from the people if his town and all around. It is at sea where Santiago faces his challenge. Another symbol is the marlin. It’s not only just a fish, but it is Santiago’s ideal opponent. The marlin brings out the best in Santiago and creates his challenges at sea. The marlin symbolizes triumph. Santiago easily could’ve went out to sea, not as far out as he did, caught a fish, and then quickly returned back to shore. Instead, he went farther out and fought the marlin for two days. The marlin is what repaired

Hemingway presents himself in the marlin, making the fish a symbolic figure. The marlin is one of the most important characters in the story as he brings out the best in Santiago. The fish is encouraging the old man to prove the fisherman wrong who called him unlucky. The old man's ability to catch the marlin would take all his courage and strength. Hemingway’s struggle for survival and giving it your all

The nobility of character of the old man prevents him from feel hate and rancor toward the other fishermen. Despite the taunts of the other fishermen, Santiago is quiet and admits having a bad streak of luck. This makes him an honorable man, which avoids any conflict and is able to recognize his flaws as a fisherman. Although the sea has given him several bitter drinks, he is able to keeping on loving it. “A man is honest when he acts honestly, he is humble when he acts humbly, he loves when he is loving or being loved.” (Waldmeir 165). Perhaps, the crowning act of humility in Santiago is when he is forced to recognize that by his own forces he will not be enough to grab the fish, and decides to carry out prayers to the Almighty. At the end of the hunting of the big animal, Santiago does not become conceited. His simple and humble soul thanks with a prayer for the outcome of his effort. Although the fighting has been severe and bloody, the old man was not self-styled "hero”. Santiago humbly considers himself as one fisherman more, and the categorization as a hero depends on the readers. “It is the knowledge that a simple man is capable of such decency, dignity, and even heroism, and that his struggle can be seen in heroic terms, that largely distinguishes this book.” (Young 131). The evident relation between his humility and dignity helps to place Santiago as a perfect

Some authors use symbols to enhance the meaning of their novel and draw a parallel between the writing and the lives of their audience. The first instance in which the male marlin emerges as a symbol occurs when the male shows a great dedication for his mate. Next the marlins endurance is shown by it never giving up. This is shown in Santiago because he is never giving up and is pushing through the pain. The final reason the marlin is a main symbol is because of the mass strength and size. This compares to Santiagos youth when he was arm wrestling and never lost. Therefore, the marlin symbolizes masculinity through loyalty, endurance, and great strength.