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Summary Pt.1

Summary Pt.1

The Old Man and the Sea follows an aged Cuban fisherman named Santiago. Santiago is close friends with a young boy who was forced to work on a more lucrative boat. After weeks without a catch, Santiago gets a massive Marlin to bite, struggling to reel it in for three days.

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Summary Pt. 2

Summary Pt. 2

Eventually Santiago manages to fully capture the fish, but on his journey back to shore, sharks nipple at his fish, slowly devouring the fruits of his hard work before his helpless eyes. Upon reaching home he has nothing but mere bones to show of his adventure. Despite his unfortunate circumstances, his conviction remains unbroken.

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What Does Santiago Teach Us

What Does Santiago Teach Us

Santiago’s struggle with the marlin and the sharks symbolizes the human capacity to endure hardship and find dignity in struggle. Even in the face of defeat, Santiago emerges as a figure of resilience and pride

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Fish As Symbols

Fish As Symbols

The marlin represents the elusive dreams and ideals that people chase, while the sharks represent life’s inevitable setbacks. Hemingway’s message is clear: victory and loss are part of the same journey, and true success lies in our inner strength and ability to persevere.

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Resilience Is Key

Resilience Is Key

Santiago’s fight with the marlin shows that life’s worth lies in the struggle, not just the outcome.

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Honor In Defeat

Honor In Defeat

Dignity comes from how we handle challenges, even if the end result isn’t triumphant.

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Existential Theme

Existential Theme

Hemingway reflects on life’s cycles of achievement and loss, encouraging readers to find value in effort itself.

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ERNEST HEMINGWAY

Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.

ERNEST HEMINGWAY

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