“THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA”

“THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA”

The Old Man and the Sea is the story of an epic struggle between an old, seasoned fisherman and the greatest catch of his life

In this story, Hemingway seems to suggest that “victory is not a prerequisite for honor.”

In this story, Hemingway seems to suggest that “victory is not a prerequisite for honor.”

Man is not made for defeat . . . man can be destroyed but not defeated.”

( in white pants)

Hemingway’s first and last meeting with Fidel CastroHemingway’s first and last meeting with Fidel Castro

The weary warbler that lands on Santiago’s fishing line makes the old man think that he, too, will never make it to land.

The weary warbler that lands on Santiago’s fishing line makes the old man think that he, too, will never make it to land.

young devoted apprentice and friend, Manolin

Manolin’s parents refuse to let the boy fish with the old man because they believe Santiago is salao.

Manolin’s parents refuse to let the boy fish with the old man because they believe Santiago is salao.

Manolin is Santiago’s last and deepest human relationship, his replacement in the generational cycle of human existence, the one to whom he wishes to entrust his skill as a fisherman, the transforming power of his vision, and his memory.

Manolin is Santiago’s last and deepest human relationship, his replacement in the generational cycle of human existence, the one to whom he wishes to entrust his skill as a fisherman, the transforming power of his vision, and his memory.

To give himself confidence, Santiago remembers his contest with “the great negro of Cienfuegos.”

To give himself confidence, Santiago remembers his contest with “the great negro of Cienfuegos.”

On the eighty-fifth day of his unlucky streak, Santiago does as promised, sailing his skiff far beyond the island’s shallow coastal waters and venturing into the Gulf Stream

On the eighty-fifth day of his unlucky streak, Santiago does as promised, sailing his skiff far beyond the island’s shallow coastal waters and venturing into the Gulf Stream

Many parallels exist between Santiago and the classic heroes of the ancient world. In addition to exhibiting terrific strength, bravery, and moral certainty, those heroes usually possess a tragic flaw—a quality that, though admirable, leads to their eventual downfall. If pride is Santiago’s fatal flaw, he is keenly aware of it

The marlin is more than a great fish locked in an evenly balanced and protracted battle with an accomplished fisherman.

The marlin is more than a great fish locked in an evenly balanced and protracted battle with an accomplished fisherman.

It is also a creature onto whom Santiago projects the same qualities that he possesses, admires, and hopes to pass on: nobility of spirit, greatness in living, faithfulness to one’s own identity and ways, endurance, beauty, and dignity.

It is also a creature onto whom Santiago projects the same qualities that he possesses, admires, and hopes to pass on: nobility of spirit, greatness in living, faithfulness to one’s own identity and ways, endurance, beauty, and dignity.

Crucifixion imagery is the most noticeable way in which Hemingway creates the symbolic parallel between Santiago and Christ

Crucifixion imagery is the most noticeable way in which Hemingway creates the symbolic parallel between Santiago and Christ

The old man prepares his lines and drops them. At noon, a big fish, which he knows is a marlin, takes the bait that Santiago has placed one hundred fathoms deep in the waters.

The old man prepares his lines and drops them. At noon, a big fish, which he knows is a marlin, takes the bait that Santiago has placed one hundred fathoms deep in the waters.

Whenever the fish lunges, leaps, or makes a dash for freedom, the cord cuts him badly.

Whenever the fish lunges, leaps, or makes a dash for freedom, the cord cuts him badly.

While Santiago is excited by the price that the marlin will bring at market, he is more concerned that the people who will eat the fish are unworthy of its greatness.

While Santiago is excited by the price that the marlin will bring at market, he is more concerned that the people who will eat the fish are unworthy of its greatness.