“He gives strength to the weak. And He gives power to him who has little strength.”(Isaiah 40:29 New Life Version) (NLV) In The Old Man and the Sea, which is a novel by Ernest Hemingway, a village accuses an old man of being Salao or exceedingly unlucky on account of his inability to catch any large fish for eighty-four days. Setting out one morning, he resolves not to return until he snares one of the great beasts of the Sea. He is overjoyed when he snags a giant marlin. Instead of accepting the fact that the fish is much too large for him and his small skiff, he grasps the line as he shoots out to sea. Being the protagonist of the narrative, the verse above exemplifies what may have been traveling through his nous as he experiences a giant marlin schlepping him further and further from his onshore habitation. …show more content…
The Old Man had lived his entire life on the Sea and had manipulated it to feed him and to transport him wheresoever he wished to go. The Marlin was a fish that the Old Man set his hook into. It tested him to its utmost, but could not defeat the veteran fisherman. They met at the exact right time for the Marlin's strength to not surpass the strength of the Old Man. The Marlin was the concrete representation of the Sea. It was, therefore, also the personification of the Old Man's lifelong frenemy. Consequently, the emergence of the Marlin represents the return of the Old Man's womb-to-tomb competition to test him one final time before the terminal organic phenomenon which all of mankind must one day
The marlin’s blood has reached two ravenous shovel-nosed sharks who are more than insistent on getting a taste of the marlin. Santiago manages to kill these two as well, but in doing so loses his knife, which had been his only weapon. Once the shovel-nosed shark are gone, Santiago has a brief window of time during which he goes back to mourning the fish. Due to these attacks, Santiago now further laments the marlin’s death, for he believes, had the marlin been alive, he would of been able to easily defend himself against the savage sharks. The old man goes on to say that he no longer likes to “look at the fish” for he has been “mutilated” (Hemingway 103). He also mentions that, “When the fish had been hit it was as though he himself [Santiago] were hit.” (Hemingway 103). This tells us that Santiago deeply valued the fish, not only as a source of pride but as a companion as well.
The death of the marlin was the dramatic high point of the novella, The Old Man and The Sea. A good example of this is seen when the marlin was showing Santiago his great length and width and all his power and beauty. The only issue was that the sea was discolouring with the red of the blood from the marlin’s heart making Santiago feel discomfort and sick. However, Santiago realizes that the fish will now have a new, better life than before. The following statement Santiago told himself which was, “Keep my head clear...But I have killed this fish which is my brother” (95). The quote clearly shows the connection Santiago had with the marlin since transcendence relates in Santiago's own life. It also represents Santiago conquering the fish and
Marlin's journey begins with his “call to adventure.” The call of adventure was the capturing of his son by a scuba diver.Nemo’s friends dared him to touch the “butt” of the boat in order to prove he’s brave. His dad follows Nemo and finds him in the middle of the ocean. He tells Nemo to return to the platform before the scuba diver captures him.Nemo then yells for his father’s help and Marlin starts to panic. His apprehensive personality is the cause of his internal
The quote, “Nothing happened. The fish just moved away slowly and the old man could not raise him an inch. His line was strong and made for heavy fish and he held it against his back until it was so taut that beads of water were jumping from it. Then it began to make a slow hissing sound in the water and he still held it, bracing himself against the thwart and leaning back against the pull. The boat began to move slowly off toward the north-west.”(44) creates in depth meaning into how the old man is strong because the fish possesses a determination equal in magnitude to Santiago’s. Santiago has a large amount of endurance, and is using it in the midst of following the fish. Another example of Santiago’s endurance throughout the novel is his strength with the physical pain he feels. For example, the old man has a lot of back pain while following the fish, and catching it, especially. “...”( ).........The old man also experiences physical pain when his hand is cramping and when it gets cut. The author states, “The old man would have liked to keep his hand in the salt water longer but he was afraid of another sudden lurch by the fish and he stood up and braced himself and
2. Santiago mentally conforms to enduring the loss of the big marlin when the sharks begin to attack. Santiago is able to fight off the first few sharks but the blood , Santiago knows, will attract more sharks and soon there would be nothing left of the marlin. Santiago accepts this loss, because it cannot be avoided, yet he still holds on to the skeleton of the fish because of his courage and values.
he wants to learn from his grandfather because he is full of knowledge that the boy has yet to discover. He also wants his grandfather to get well because he knows that he had a hard day fishing and a tough time trying to catch the Marlin and this Marlin was once and a life time like winning the lottery it was 18 feet a huge marlin and the old man doesn't give up he plan on continue fishing.
To begin with, the old man is determined just as the fish is. When Santiago first hooks the fish, he states, “‘Fish,’ he said softly, aloud, ‘I’ll stay with you until I am dead’” (Hemingway 52). This shows how he will risk his life to prove that he can catch this marlin. Santiago was fixed on catching this fish and ending his bad luck streak. And, as the marlin doesn’t have much of a choice, he will fight until he dies as well. They are both very
The fish withholds a great part in this book. The Old Man and the Sea is a book that’s about a small town where the residents revolve their lives around fishing. The fish is a symbol of beauty and it is a greatly admired creature to these people. An example from the book is on page 49. Santiago has been fishing for 84 days and decides not to return home without a fish on the 85th day. On the 85th day, alone in the boat, he manages to hook an enormous marlin, the biggest fish he's ever seen in all his life. The fish is larger and stronger than Santiago. Santiago's experienced fishing skills and his will to catch and survive push him to pursue the fish for many days and many miles out to sea.
Marlin is a clownfish who, along with his wife, lives on the edge of a coral reef in an anemone. He is what anyone can guess, a "newlywed." He, along with his wife Coral, lives in the anemone where they have just laid a spawn of eggs. They come to a quick decision of what to name their children. Half will be named Marlin Jr. and the other half will be named Coral Jr. Although there decisions were made quickly Coral wants to name one child Nemo.
This sense of strength typically involves trusting in God’s guidance and providence, embodying moral strength and resilience, acting with righteousness and compassion in challenging situations, and resisting temptations or pressures that contradict Biblical values. Through a deep examination of Biblical narratives and theological reflections, we gain insight into the core aspects of Christian courage and its significance in moral decision-making. The Bible stands as the foundation of inspiration for Christian strength and courage, providing a large number of narratives and teachings that are ethically genius and illuminate the nature of this virtue. Scriptures such as Joshua 1:9 (NIV), a cry and reminder to “be strong and courageous; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” are constantly resonating with believers to uphold fortitude in the face of challenges. This verse underscores the divine assurance of support and holy guidance that is available to those who steadfastly maintain their faith amidst adversity.
In The Old Man and the Sea, Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman, pits his strength against forces he cannot control. We learn from Santiago's struggles how to face insurmountable odds with bravery and courage. Though we find an indifferent and hostile universe as Santiago's stage, his unwillingness to give in to these forces demonstrate a reverence for life's struggles. Santiago's struggle is for dignity and meaning in the face of insurmountable odds. His warrior-like spirit fights off the sharks full-well knowing the fate of his marlin. Santiago loses his marlin in the end, but his struggle to keep it represent a victory because of the dignity and heroism with which he carries out his mission. However, as Santiago acknowledges, he is almost sorry he caught the marlin because he knows the animal and he have a great deal in common as fellow beings in nature. However, he only caught the marlin "through trickery" (Hemingway 99). Santi...
The Old Man and the Sea is a heroic tale of man’s strength pitted against forces he cannot control. It is a tale about an old Cuban fisherman and his three-day battle with a giant Marlin. Through the use of three prominent themes; friendship, bravery, and Christianity; the “Old Man and the Sea” strives to teach important life lessons to the reader.
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...
The relationship between animal and human in this text shows as a relationship of appreciation and respect. Santiago loves everything about being a fisherman. He is lonely at sea and his sea friends are his companions. He has great respect for the sea as well as the inhabitants that swim and live in it. He does not love all creatures of the deep, blue sea, however, does show respect for each one. Santiago has a particular relationship with the marlin. He comments that the marlin is “wonderful”, “strange”, “strong”, “wise”, and “that is fight has no panic to it” (Hemingway 48 -49). Based on his description of the marlin, Santiago loves and respects him as a worthy opponent and brother, “Now we are joined together and have been since noon” (Hemingway 50). Santiago is not only literally linked to the marlin, but also figuratively because the outcome of this battle will determine both their fates. The old man says, “The fish is my friend too,” he said aloud. “I have never seen or heard of such a fish. But I must kill him I am glad we do not have to try to kill the stars” (Hemingway 75). He starts to imagine impossible feats like killing the moon or the sun and feels lucky that his task, in relative terms, is much simpler. Although he is sad to kill the fis...
In conclusion, Marlin’s quest is rewarded and he is reunited with his son. Through the help of unlikely sources like a whale, a turtle, and a pelican, Marlin regains what is most precious in the world to him. These characters played a key role in Marlin’s journey but it is clear that Dory was the most critical to the pending success of Marlin’s pursuit. This fish that forgets what she is doing every five minutes and finds camaraderie in sharks, whales, and jellyfish is the most significant source of help Marlin has. Marlin and Dory’s interactions are the epitome of finding help where it is least expected.