In Ernest Hemingway's work of abstract brightness, The Old Man and The Sea, Santiago gets himself set against a marvel of nature – a monster according to man. At first look rising above the undertaking of killing the marlin is the thing that makes Santiago a legend, however all things considered there is a great deal more than basically murdering the bald-faced fish that characterizes Santiago's actual part as a chivalrous image. Through overcoming his contentions against the ocean, its occupants, and even himself, Santiago demonstrates that “a man can be destroyed but not defeated,” and ultimately cements his place as a unique hero in literature (103). Hemingway's novella works on different levels. It can be perused as a clear …show more content…
Prior he had bemoaned that "nobody ought to be separated from everyone else in their seniority," and now he starts to consider how old the fish is and whether it is pretty much as edgy to escape as he is to get it and opposite his terrible fortune. The old man's mentality toward his prey is affable instead of ill-disposed. He thinks about the fish as a companion, an individual deserving of admiration, and from numerous points of view his mirror—elderly and alone and nearing passing. In the meantime he as often as possible thinks about his confined left hand as a being isolated from himself, "one's very own bad form body" which even as a young fellow he had considered now and again as a "swindler" since it was not as solid as his privilege. In spite of the fact that he recognizes that people are more keen, he describes the fish as "more honorable." Briefly he wishes that he could be the fish as opposed to the man. All things considered, man is "very little next to the colossal feathered creatures and …show more content…
It was Santiago's pride that made him angle more remote from area than normal, to endeavor to catch a fish he couldn't in any way, shape or form take into his vessel, and to fight the sharks notwithstanding when he realized that it was a squandered exertion. Pride is in this way both quality and shortcoming, a characterizing nature of a man that can lead either to enormity or demolition. It might likewise be a fixation, in light of the fact that the old man feels constrained to demonstrate his value at each open door, as though his past achievements did not make a difference by any stretch of the
Throughout the novel, Santiago’s sentiments toward the marlin go through several considerable changes. At first, the marlin is the catch Santiago has been waiting for. However, as the story progresses Santiago appears to become endeared toward the fish, even going as far as calling him his “brother” (Hemingway 59). Later, once Santiago has killed the great marlin, he even seems remorseful.
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
In the literary fiction book The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, Santiago is very alike to the marlin. They are both strong, determined, and great fighters. Even though they share these similarities, they are different, as they have different motivations to win the battle they are fighting.
First, the old man receives outer success by earning the respect and appreciation of the boy and the other fishermen. The boy is speaking to the old man in his shack after the old man’s long journey, “You must get well fast for there is much that I can learn and you can teach me everything” (Hemmingway 126). The boy appreciates the fact that the old man spends time to teach him about fishing. He respects him a great deal for he knows that the old man is very wise and is a magnificent fisherman. The fellow fishermen also show respect towards the old man as they note the size of the fish after the old man returns home, “What a fish it was, there has never been such a fish” (123). The men admire the fact that the old man has caught the biggest fish that they have seen. Many fishermen resented Santiago at first, however their opinion changed once they realized what the old man has gone through. Being admired by others plays a major role in improving one’s morale.
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...
Reading through the novel The Old Man and the Sea one, as a reader, can perceive several themes in the book. Hemingway suggests certain subjects for discussion which built up the whole plot, therefore giving us options to choose the one we believe is the main one. In the past weeks we have been discussing, in a debate, which is that main theme. My group’s theme was “Man Defeated” and although it is hard to affirm that this theme was the prevailing one of the book, we firmly defend it. Various arguments were established. Some argued that the novel’s theme was Santiago’s struggle, the friendship with the fish and other characters; Santiago’s perseverance and that he really ended up as a triumphant man. But to argue that those were also the main themes of the book is also a difficult thing to do. Even though Santiago fought and kept on with his struggle to catch the fish, he was defeated because he lost it at the end.
Living authentically is essential in life. People should never pretend to be someone else and should not act differently to satisfy others. The actions and opinions of people should be based off of their own personal beliefs and should not be influenced by others. In the novella The Old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemingway, the author attempts to represent real people and their lives through the use of the authentic protagonist, Santiago, and his life on the sea, with symbols that demonstrate Santiago’s positive, negative, and inspirational moments of his journey.
In the story, Santiago’s bravery is unsurpassed, but it is not until he hooks the “great fish” that we truly see his valor and perseverance. Through Santiago’s actions, Hemingway teaches the reader about bravery and perseverance in the face of adversity. He demonstrates that even when all is lost and seems hopeless, a willful heart and faith will overcome anything. Santiago had lost his “luckiness” and therefore the respect of his village. Through the description of his cabin, we also suspect that Santiago is a widower.
Even though the old man faults himself for having “gone too far out” (Hemingway 110) the true prize is having the chance to battle such a worthy opponent. Ernest Hemingway’s Novella, “The Old Man and the Sea” shows a bond made between man and fish. Santiago was a laughing stock amongst his village for not catching a fish for eighty-four days. The marlin was what he thought was the only thing that could redeem himself in the village, however predators thought other wise eating the marlin on his sail back home.
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...
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.
The novella, Old Man and the Sea, employs many of his stylistic features as well as illustrating how mankind and nature intertwine. For instance, in the middle of their struggle Santiago says to the marlin, “…come on and kill me I do not care who kills who...” (Old Man and the Sea, 84). In the story, the protagonist illustrates his relationship with the marlin by referring to him as a brother, indicating the sense of kinship he feels with the fish. In this writing, the celebrated author exhibited his own deep admiration for nature; he demonstrates how he finds the chance to perish beside nature a noble way to die.
Eighty-four days had passed since Santiago, the old fisherman, had caught a fish, and he was forced to suffer not only the ridicule of younger fishermen, but
The old man and the sea is a novella about an old Cuban fisherman, Santiago, and his three-day battle with a giant Marlin fish. Throughout the novella, Santiago is portrayed in different perspectives. He is tough and refuses to give up at any time. He withholds the will to continue and the courage to overcome what is believed to be the impossible. His persistence and confidence, his absolute determination and his unique way of accepting the reality makes him a noble hero.