1. Santiago physically conforms to accepting pain when he is holding onto the rope with his hand even though it is pulling on him. He still endures and accepts the pain, although he knows the loss of the marlin is still going to occur. He does this because he views the big marlin as a worth opponent and has the courage to continue what he started. 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. 3. Firstly, Manolin’s parents who forbid Manolin going out to sea with Santiago are an example of living by this false code. They do not want to accept the pain of Manolin going with Santiago a nd not bringing back something. They don’t have the endurance to accept that loss, although unavoidable, and therefore they lack the pride which encompasses knowing that Manolin and Santiago would have done their best to catch a marlin. Also, Manolin could also fall under this false code because he did not have the endurance to disobey his parents and thus to accept the pain of the latter punishment. He also did not have the courage to act according to what he believed and what he wanted which would have been to go with Santiago. 4. a) The lions in Santiago’s dream on the last night represent how he imagines his adolescence. The lions being active and energetic and their reappearance in his dreams is how he pictures himself and Manolin being young a... ... middle of paper ... ... was unlikely in the 20s. Daisy’s values were to be treated like royalty and have all of the wealthy class things without having to work for it. She demonstrated this by staying married to Tom because they both have money in the family even though she knew he was cheating on her. She really had no moral values at that point and only valued materialistic things and the lavish lifestyle she continued to live. Tom , like Daisy, valued the wealthy lifestyle. He however had a slightly different attitude toward that. Daisy would simply enjoy the wealth, but Tom, he believed that his wealth made him superior to everyone else. He disregarded his wife Daisy when he was cheating with Myrtle, however when the topic of Gatsby loving Daisy came afloat, Tom was outraged. This shows that he also values everything being in its rightful place working out best only for him.
“I glanced at Daisy who was staring terrified between Gatsby and her husband.” (Fitzgerald 143). This isn’t what Daisy wanted at all. At some point Daisy loved Tom, and it’s very likely that she still does, regardless of all of his cheating. Living a life of riches for so long has affected her with affluenza, blinding her morals as it did to Tom.
The themes explored in the novel illustrate a life of a peasant in Mexico during the post-revolution, important themes in the story are: lack of a father’s role model, death and revenge. Additionally, the author Juan Rulfo became an orphan after he lost
The first two obstacles that Santiago faces are that his father tells him he can not do something that he wants to do and that he wants to pursue his personal legend, but he does not want to hurt those that he loves. For example, Santiago’s father said, “The people who come here have a lot of money to spend, so they can afford to travel. Amongst us the only ones who can travel are shepherds.” Everyone is told by their parents and friends that everything we want to do is impossible. Since Santiago did not have money to spend to travel his only choice was then to become a shepherd to fulfill his desire. T...
Manolin even offered to help in the fishing trip, “I could go with you again. We’ve made some money” (10). Santiago’s pride is his downfall since he refused Manolin’s help which resulted in the marlin’s death. Manolin regretted not coming on board, but Santiago didn’t. He believed that he was doing the right thing. This is justified when Santiago says that the reason he refuses Manolin’s assistance is so Manolin can have a promising future. Santiago said “You’re with a lucky boat. Stay with them” to Manolin (10). Santiago believes that although Manolin would help Santiago, he is better off on a different, luckier ship. Santiago is humble: by refusing the help of Manolin, he is giving Manolin a better chance at catching a fish. Santiago hasn’t caught any fish for over 80 days, whereas Manolin is making more money on the other ship. This is why Santiago can be considered prideful or humble for his refusal of
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 characters in The Old Man and the Sea are in actuality, major figures in the New Testament. Santiago is an old man, yet he had young eyes. No matter how defeated he was, he would never show it and he would look on the brighter side of things. In my mind, these traits make Santiago a god-like figure. Manolin, which translates into Messiah, is Jesus (Stoltzfus qtd in CLC 13:280). Santiago is the "father" who teaches his symbolic son and disciple, Manolin. After catching the largest marlin, Manolin will leave his parents in order to follow the teachings of Santiago, his master, just as Jesus did (Stoltzfus qtd in CLC 13:280). Pedrico is actually Saint Peter, Jesus' closest apostle and a great fisherman (Wilson 50). Peter helped Jesus fish for souls as Pedrico helped Manolin fish for food. Santiago gives Pedrico the head of the mutilated marlin which symbolizes Saint Peter as head of the Christian church and the first Pope (Stoltzfus CLC 280).
Daisy’s original impression of Gatsby is evident in her early letters to him, “...he had deliberately given Daisy a sense of security; he let her believe that he was a person from much the same stratum as herself- that he was fully able to take care of her” (149). Daisy loved Gatsby under the false hope that they belonged to the same social class. She grew up surrounded by riches, never working a day in her life, and she could not comprehend the struggles of a man who must work for the food he eats each day. Daisy knew that she must marry when she is beautiful, for being a beautiful rich girl of good social standing was her highest commodity and most valuable chip in marrying well. In order to live a secure life, she had to find someone the had the means to provide for her extravagant lifestyle, and the deep care for her that would allow Daisy to do as she pleased. The only definition of love Daisy knew was one of disillusioned power and commitments under false pretenses in order to keep the wealthy continually rich. Daisy acknowledges the false pretenses of marriage for the wealthy in how she describes her daughter’s future. She tells Nick, “‘And I hope she’ll be a fool- that’s the best thing a girl can be in this
Santiago’s fellow fishermen also have a newfound sense of respect for the old man. Once they see the size of the skeleton they are in shock as they admit that “There has never been such a fish…” (123). The fishermen, knowing the amount of work it takes to catch a fish half of that size, are even more amazed at the fact Santiago is able to hook and kill the beast. Although Santiago did not bring the marlin back the way he hoped, his hard work and desire were able to earn him respect from those he cared
He is at home in the water, and show great respect for it and all that is within. He loves and appreciates the sea and what it has to offer. “Some of the younger fishermen… spoke of [the sea] as a contestant or a place or even an enemy. But the old man always thought of [the sea] as feminine and as something that gave or withheld great favors, and if she did wild or wicked things it was because she could not help them” (Hemingway 30). Santiago is a loving man, not one to hold a grudge against nature and her bounty, even after going eighty-four days without catching a fish. His respect for nature is shown not only in his relationship with the sea, but how he treats each of the sea’s inhabitants. He is thankful for the help of the man-of-war bird that shows him to the fish. He refers to the bird as his friend and relates the birds struggle of finding fish to his own hardships. He has respect for not only the animals that help him, but for the animals that contest him as well. The giant marlin that he tries to bring in to his boat is close to his heart in the writing. This is because they share the same struggle, they are both trying to survive. Even once the old man is triumphant over the beast he never suggests that he is any greater than the marlin. “I have killed this fish which is my brother and now I must do the slave work” (Hemingway 95). After Santiago has overcome the fish
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. Although Santiago has had many troubles he perseveres. He has faith in Manolin, in the Yankees, in Joe DiMaggio, and most importantly in himself.
”(page 111). Santiago had plans for him already but failed to accomplish them. Some will argue that he won because he gained spiritual victory. This , in a way, is true; but fishing is his job and only way of living. If the case had been different and Santiago was only fishing for his personal entertainment, which wasn’t, it could be seen as a new experience or story to tell.
In The Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway uses numerous references to exemplify the Biblical Influence on the novel. Ernest Hemingway primarily uses the main character Santiago and Biblical numerical references to portray the Biblical influence presented the novel. Santiago as a Christ figure and numerous references to numbers in comparison to Biblical context, is what allows the religious aspect of The Old Man and the Sea to be seen.
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...
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 life, filled with passion and purpose .... ... middle of paper ...
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...