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There are many aspects in that come into play when you are writing a story. Most books follow the same formula: A protagonist an antagonist, and a fight between who will conquer who. What makes the book it's own thought is the Vision that a writer has for their world and their characters. Writer's Vision is what makes their story lively and enjoyable. The Great Gatsby and The Old Man and the Sea are primary examples on how writer vison males the book. One book is extravagant and the other is humble, but both book are seen as some of the greatest classics in Americana history.
Both Books have stark contracts when it come in describing scenery, characters, or events. In the Old Man and the Sea imagery is described like the old man himself.
On the outside he seems like an plain ordinary man nothing special., but as the reader dives deeper into the book we see that the humble Santiago is more than an old man. He is a symbol, a man with a dream and a man who has some complexity in his character. Santiago is a man battling not only himself, but nature and all those who doubted him. Everything that Describes Santiago has a purpose, “ he had wrinkles and a small stature... with brown blotches on his skin from being in the sun for a long time,” ( Hemingway, 4). In this quote alone readers not only get a clear picture of the old man, but also get more in depth of his character. Readers can infer that Santiago has spent a lifetime working hard and being out all day to catch his dreams and the fish he loves so much just by that one quote. Not only that, But Hemingway writes the imagery to help give readers the symbolism and picture of Christ. Santiago is seen as a fisherman just as Christ was like in the New Testament from the first time he is mentioned. Not only that, but teaches Manlolin ( Santiago’s friend) many lessons that Christ taught people like of turning the other cheek. Besides the way that the old man teaches many of his actions. When Santiago gets his hands cut opened they are sliced in the same spot as Christ was. The only Difference is that Santiago, “ screams,’Aye’ ( Hemingway 107). Although Christ is seen as a almighty figure Hemingway uses very calm dialect simple sentences. These simple sentences are not plain though. They are full color and life. Like Santiago, the words are simple, but speak a thousand words at once.