The Old Man and The Sea
About The Author
Ernest Hemingway is born in Oak Park, Illinois started his career as a newspaper writer at the age of seventeen. Decorated ambassador by the Italian government, he served the Italian government by aiding the injured in a volunteer ambulance of World War I. Returning to America, he became a newspaper reporter of Canada and the U.S. who covered the Greek Revolution in Greek. Truly an iconic figure, considered himself a great sportsman - liked to portray soldiers, hunters, bullfighters who has courage and honesty. Earned both the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes, by changing the modern literary with short prose and definitive style. Loved by critics and adored by fans, his works have moved and inspired the American literature to advance. His spirit lives on today through his books and great personalities of the last century.
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http://www.ernesthemingwaycollection.com/ http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/1954/hemingway-bio.html
Exposition
The exposition about the Old man and the Sea portrays an old man fisherman named Santiago, and his apprentice, Manolin who have fished in the Late 1940. The setting takes place in a village near Havana, Cuba, or the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Santiago has not successively reeled in a fish in 84 days, so he promises Manolin that he would catch the biggest of them all. For instance, “He was sleepy and the old man put his arm across his shoulder and said, ‘I am sorry.’” Pg. 36 Furthermore, it has to end, since winter is coming and the old man has no food or money to provide the two of them, so he sets out alone without Manolin.
Pride
Why did the Old Man go after the fish?
The old man went after the fish because of his pride; he never caught a fish in 84 days, at his age he's elderly, and he'd rather starve another day until he catches fish. For instance, “He was an old man who fished alone in a skiff in the Gulf Stream and he had gone eighty-four days now without taking a fish.” p. 10 In addition, he did not fish for at least 84 days from now, and it hurts his pride because he's an expert fishermen. Also importantly, other fisherman make him a laughing stock even though he still has knowledge and wisdom. Another example, “I am a strange old man.' 'But are you strong enough now for a truly big fish?” P. 13 Additionally, the old man is has too much pride in himself when he could've got into an retirement home. Last example, “I’m not very hungry.” P. 19 Furthermore, Santiago's pride is just outstanding on how he doesn't want to eat even though it has been 84 days without. Also, I conclude that his pride does not want to eat anything unless he fishes. In conclusion, Santiago goes fishing because of his pride of never catching a fish in 83 days, never too old to fish, and he would starve to death if he hadn't catch a fish.
The old man went after the fish because of his pride; he never caught a fish in 84 days, at his age he's elderly, and he'd rather starve another day until he catches fish. For instance, “He was an old man who fished alone in a skiff in the Gulf Stream and he had gone eighty-four days now without taking a fish.” p. 10 In addition, he did not fish for at least 84 days from now, and it hurts his pride because he's an expert fishermen. Also importantly, other fisherman make him a laughing stock even though he still has knowledge and wisdom. Another example, “I am a strange old man.' 'But are you strong enough now for a truly big fish?” P. 13 Additionally, the old man is has too much pride in himself when he could've got into an retirement home. Last example, “I’m not very hungry.” P. 19 Furthermore, Santiago's pride is just outstanding on how he doesn't want to eat even though it has been 84 days without. Also, I conclude that his pride does not want to eat anything unless he fishes. In conclusion, Santiago goes fishing because of his pride of never catching a fish in 83 days, never too old to fish, and he would starve to death if he hadn't catch a fish.
Compare and contrast: The Old man and The Sea vs. The Old man and The Key
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Vocabulary
Skiff – (noun) flat bottom boat of shallow draft
Sail - (noun) fabric catching wind on boat
Gaff- (noun) A stick with a hook or barbed spear, for landing large fish.
Sailing a spar to which the head of a fore-and-aft sail is ben
Harpoon- (noun) a long pointed metal fired from a gun
Marlin- (noun) a billfish of warm seas
Shark- (Noun) a carnivorous fish
Bow- (noun) forward part of the hull
Bait- (noun) food placed on nets or traps to entice fish
Stern- (noun) rear of ship
Oar- (noun) pole used to propel boats or somebody rowing
Fathom- (noun) measure water depth
Buoy- (noun) floating signal
Albacore- (noun) a large tuna fish
Bonito- (noun) fish of mackerel family
Sail - (noun) fabric catching wind on boat
Gaff- (noun) A stick with a hook or barbed spear, for landing large fish.
Sailing a spar to which the head of a fore-and-aft sail is ben
Harpoon- (noun) a long pointed metal fired from a gun
Marlin- (noun) a billfish of warm seas
Shark- (Noun) a carnivorous fish
Bow- (noun) forward part of the hull
Bait- (noun) food placed on nets or traps to entice fish
Stern- (noun) rear of ship
Oar- (noun) pole used to propel boats or somebody rowing
Fathom- (noun) measure water depth
Buoy- (noun) floating signal
Albacore- (noun) a large tuna fish
Bonito- (noun) fish of mackerel family
Symbolism
- Lions
The symbolism for lions in "The Old Man and The Sea" is stands for mostly a dream, and his memories when he went to Africa. For instance,“When I was your age I was before the mast on a square rigged ship that ran to Africa and I have seen lions on the beaches in the evening." (Page 31) Furthermore, Santiago thinks of his memories of the past when he was as young as Manolin before. Another example, “He only dreamed of places now and of the lions on the beach.” (Pg. 35) So forth, he clings to his memories like a dream if one day if he can travel to Africa. In conclusion, the lion symbolizes dreams, and his memories of Africa.
-DiMaggio
The great DiMaggio symbolizes in "The Old Man and The Sea" is that he represents to withstand pain, and as an equal to the old man. For instance, “Do you believe the great DiMaggio would stay with a fish as long as I will stay with this one." (Page 94) In addition, the great DiMaggio symbolizes to withstand harsh suffering of pain. Another example, “But I think the great DiMaggio would be proud of me today." (Page 132) Additionally, Santiago thinks that he's an equal to the great DiMaggio because DiMaggio's father was a fisherman also, so DiMaggio's father and Santiago have the same fisherman background. In conclusion, Joe DiMaggio symbolizes to withstand pain, and to represent as an equal to Santiago.
The symbolism for lions in "The Old Man and The Sea" is stands for mostly a dream, and his memories when he went to Africa. For instance,“When I was your age I was before the mast on a square rigged ship that ran to Africa and I have seen lions on the beaches in the evening." (Page 31) Furthermore, Santiago thinks of his memories of the past when he was as young as Manolin before. Another example, “He only dreamed of places now and of the lions on the beach.” (Pg. 35) So forth, he clings to his memories like a dream if one day if he can travel to Africa. In conclusion, the lion symbolizes dreams, and his memories of Africa.
-DiMaggio
The great DiMaggio symbolizes in "The Old Man and The Sea" is that he represents to withstand pain, and as an equal to the old man. For instance, “Do you believe the great DiMaggio would stay with a fish as long as I will stay with this one." (Page 94) In addition, the great DiMaggio symbolizes to withstand harsh suffering of pain. Another example, “But I think the great DiMaggio would be proud of me today." (Page 132) Additionally, Santiago thinks that he's an equal to the great DiMaggio because DiMaggio's father was a fisherman also, so DiMaggio's father and Santiago have the same fisherman background. In conclusion, Joe DiMaggio symbolizes to withstand pain, and to represent as an equal to Santiago.
Setting
Setting is the surrounding/environment and time of story it takes place in. “The Old Man and The Sea” takes place on the ocean in Havana, Cuba in the year of 1940. The importance of understanding setting is we know where the characters are at during an event; for instance, “They sat on the Terrace and many of the fishermen made fun of the old man and he was not angry.” (Pg. 15) In addition, we know that the characters are currently in the terrace which happens to be the setting. Also importantly, the setting helps the reader to have a better understanding and concrete image of the background better. The story takes place in the 1940s; for example, “I would like to take the great DiMaggio fishing,’ the old man said.” (Pg. 31) Additionally, DiMaggio was famous in that time, and DiMaggio was well known in the 1900s. In conclusion, the setting can affect the story’s development because the Gulf of Mexico’s ocean may provide different types of sea creatures than other oceans.
Allusion
The definition of allusion is the brief reference of a person, place, or event; however, The Yankees, Joe DiMaggio, and Leo Durocher are all allusions in the story. For instance, “In the American League it is the Yankees as I said,’ the old man said happily.” (Pg., 23) In addition, The Yankees is an allusion of baseball entertainment in the 1900s. “I would like to take the great DiMaggio fishing,’ the old man said.” (Pg. 31) Furthermore, Joe Dimaggio alludes as the offspring of a wise, experienced fisherman. “If Durocher had continued to come here each year your father would think of him the greatest manager.” (Pg. 24) So forth, Leo Durocher alludes as the manager of the New York Yankees. In conclusion, the allusions in the story are The Yankees, Joe Dimaggio, and Leo Durocher.
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