Manolin, the young boy, versus his parents is an example of the conflict, Man vs. Man. Manolin’s parents force him to fish in a boat that is “lucky” instead of fishing with Santiago. Although Manolin must obey his parents, he is determined to still talk with Santiago and return to fishing with the old man. Even though Santiago understands Manolin is unhappy he still states, “But you are your father’s and your mother’s and you are in a lucky boat” (Hemmingway 13). Manolin is determined to still help Santiago when he claims, “If I cannot fish with you, I would like to serve in someway”(Hemmingway 12). This quote shows how Manolin doesn’t care if he is in a lucky boat or not and how he must obey his father. Later on Santiago goes on to ask Manolin,
One conflict seen in Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption is the conflict between man and nature, which Louie, Phil, and Mac faced while lost at sea. As the men spent countless days at sea their points of view about the situation “were becoming self- fulfilling” (Hillenbrand 155). The
The Old Man and the Sea tells the story of Santiago, a very old fisherman, and his quest to catch a fish after eighty four days of failing to catch any fish at all. When his young apprentice, Manolin, is forced to abandon him by his parents, Santiago sets out farther than he has ever traveled at sea in hopes that larger fish will be available for catching. Not only does he spend several days fighting with a great marlin that he manages to hook before finally killing him, he also battles with hungry sharks, as well as his own body, which, at times, seems to be failing him.
The story describes the protagonist who is coming of age as torn between the two worlds which he loves equally, represented by his mother and his father. He is now mature and is reflecting on his life and the difficulty of his childhood as a fisherman. Despite becoming a university professor and achieving his father’s dream, he feels lonely and regretful since, “No one waits at the base of the stairs and no boat rides restlessly in the waters of the pier” (MacLeod 261). Like his father, the narrator thinks about what his life could have been like if he had chosen another path. Now, with the wisdom and experience that comes from aging and the passing of time, he is trying to make sense of his own life and accept that he could not please everyone. The turmoil in his mind makes the narrator say, “I wished that the two things I loved so dearly did not exclude each other in a manner that was so blunt and too clear” (MacLeod 273). Once a decision is made, it is sometimes better to leave the past and focus on the present and future. The memories of the narrator’s family, the boat and the rural community in which he spent the beginning of his life made the narrator the person who he is today, but it is just a part of him, and should not consume his present.
"Captains Courageous" written by Rudyard Kipling, tells of a boy spoiled by the immense wealth of his family. This boy would not do a hard days' work for the life of him. His father pampered him with servants and little discipline. His mother would not discipline him either. This book shows the effect of lax discipline on the young. Harvey, the boy, had no respect towards his elders nor superiors. He did not care to work, but to merely order those around him to work. He thought that all men could be bought and thought very linearly. Neither did he care for other men, nor did they care for him. Many thought him crazy or insane. He projected an air of smugness, arrogance, and cockiness. He thought most men to be below his consideration. After he fell overboard and a nearby fishing vessel picked him up did he start to change. He spent many long months aboard this fishing vessel. All the while he "learned the ropes" so to speak. At the beginning he could do little except swab the deck. He bragged of his families immense wealth. He called the men thieves. He would not work and he got punched. Throughout the voyage he learns his lessons, often at the end of a rope, even from a kid his own age. It takes time but throughout the voyage the spoiled young man first introduced changes into a young man any father would be proud of.
The issue on whether man is good or evil has been debated over several generations. In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, a group of young boys are stranded on an uninhabited island. In the beginning, the boys have fun and are carefree while adventuring on the island. With no adults around to tell them how to behave, the boys declare war on one another and face several conflicts. These conflicts provide Golding with the opportunity to explore the idea that society restrains the evil intentions of human nature.
The conflict Man vs. Man exists in the short story written by Connell. The hardcore action between characters throughout the short story makes the trait available for perception. The narrator says: “The first thing Rainsford’s eyes discerned was the largest man Rainsford had ever seen- a gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist. In his hand the man held a long-barreled revolver, and he was pointing it straight at Rainsford’s heart” (3). The narrator, shows Ivan about to kill Rainsford, making Man vs. Man a real conflict in the story. Another time this conflict is impactful is when Zaroff says: “‘What are the attributes of an ideal quarry? And the answer was of course, it must have courage, cunning, and, above all, it must be able to
“Even in the darkest hour, when all hope seems lost… there is light.” Tolkein. The story, Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys, is about the a few survivors of WW2 who go on a long journey to get to the Wilhelm Gustloff. They end up meeting multiple people along the way and they all end up developing and changing along the journey. The families and children like Florian, Joana, Halinka, and Klaus that survived the “darkest hour” represent the future and the start of a new, better life. All of the characters that ended up surviving were driven by the need to create a future for the children and the need to be with their “family” they found along their journey.
How an individual reacts when faced with conflict can say a lot about their character. Some would say a lot about their character. Some would say ‘the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph’ but that is not always the case as demonstrated in texts. The play ‘Twelve Angry Men’ by playwright Reginald Rose and the film ‘On The Waterfront’ by director Elia Kazan. Rose and Kazan demonstrate the repercussions of conflict in both a positive and negative way through a verity of characters. Primarily, the path to triumph can be dependent on the views and values of the individual. Also, when surrounded by stereotyped views and fear, conflict can result in further issues when striving for triumph. Lastly, oppression of a society and inequality
Man vs. Man is a conflict that can be seen throughout
In Santiago, the central character of the OLD Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway created a “ Code Hero” who personified Friendship. In Hemingway 's the OLD Man and the Sea Santiago was an example of friendship when he alone sits alone letting the marlin drag the boat forward. Santiago was sitting with his back against the wire in the front of the boat. He then placed the sack covering the bait box and placed it behind his back, He felt a little more comfortable but not as much as he could have been. He thought about how the baseball game turned out. He thinks how good it would be if he had a radio. Out loud he said, “I wish I had the boy. To help me and to see this”. Santiago thinks of the only friend he has. Santiago wishes he had the boy to help him and see the fish he had caught. He has been with Manolin since Manolin was a child. Manolin also used to fish with him and help him with the tasks that needed to be done. For many years they bonded together to the point where they treat each other like family. Doing things for each other without hesitation. Also taking care of each other. Santiago was a “Code Hero” because of his bond and caringness with Manolin. Even in a grown man 's predicament he still wishes to have his friend by his side.
Moderation is fully evident in Hemingway’s characters. Santiago, the protagonist of The Old Man and the Sea, firmly balances two contrasting qualities - his humility and pride. Santiago reveals his humble nature when Manolin asserts that he is the best fisherman to which Santiago replies “No. I know others better.” (The Old Man and the Sea 23). Meanwhile Santiago’s attempt to capture the fish and prove that he is a capable man despite his old age signifies that he retains a certain level of pride for his masculinity. Humility is the antithesis of pride, yet, the old man has the ability to retain both through moderation. Emotions are not the only characteristics to be moderated; actions as well as speech must be balanced. In “Indian Camp”, the father explains a mature topic –the act of givin...
Hemingway has a way of making his readers believe that the feats and strengths that his characters obtain in his novels are actually possible. Although this statement may be too critical, and maybe there is a man out there, somewhere on the coast of Cuba who at this very moment is setting out to the open sea to catch a marlin of his own. The struggle many readers have is believing the story of Santiago’s physical powers and his strength against temptation bring forward the question of whether or not The Old Man and the Sea is worthy to be called a classic. Hemingway’s Santiago brought Faulkner and millions of other readers on their knees, while to some, believed Hemingway had swung his third strike. As we look further into Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea, we can analyze the criticism and complications of the character Santiago. He is portrayed as a faulty Jesus, an unrealistic and inhuman man, and again still a hero to those who cannot find happiness in their life.
with that lifestyle. The author believes that it is counterintuitive to fight for things, because a sort
In the opening of the novel, the entire town has turned against Santiago, because he is ”salao,” truly unlucky, Manolin still cares and believes in Santiago. Since he is the on;y boy who refers to the old man by name. This suggests that the by knows him in a way that few do. Manolin is an apprentice fisherman in a fishing
The Old Man and the Sea focuses its plot mainly on Santiago’s struggle against the marlin. Existentialism makes its appearance when Santiago chooses to pursue the marlin, stay with it the entire way, and fight tooth and nail at the end. “My choice was to go there to find him beyond all people,” is how Santiago explains his actions to challenge the fish (Hemingway 50). He mentions how he was born to be a fisherman, and by chasing the marlin, he will give his life the meaning for existence. Santiago also insists on staying with the fish until one of them is dead, which exemplifies his will to fulfill his goals in life. He endures obstacles such as nausea, cramps, and sleep deprivation because he does not want to give up and surrender his fate. When it comes down to the final struggle, Santiago pits all of the pain, strength, and pride he has left against the fish in order to bring it down. Despair begins to creep in when Santiago finds it hard to pull in the marlin, but he overcomes it with every ounce of will he has. He knows that it is up to him to create this important moment in his li...