... Havana and water of the Gulf of Mexico in 1940s Characters- Santiago: An old Cuban fisherman who has been going through a lot of bad luck. He hasn't caught a fish in 84 days. Although he has gone through all that bad luck he never gives up. On the 85th day he catches a Marlin but sharks eat it on his way home. Manolin: Santiago's young apprentice ... . He sees Santiago a mentor. Santiago took Manolin fishing when he was five. Since Santiago has been going through a lot of bad luck, Manolin's parents have forbade him to go on Santiago's fishing boat. Even though he can't go on the boat Ma...

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... intrinsic relationship, and all the events that the old man when through to reached his goal. The novel started when Santiago was going through a period of bad luck. Every day before the sun rose he would go out to the sea and try to catch fish. The days were passing and the old man could ... of fish the could bring back to the harbour . Every person knew that Santiago was having a hard time on it. Something was happening with the old man's luck because, it was gone. In the town it was like a ritual that after a long day out in the sea everyone would go to the "Terrace." Every ... nig...

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... recital, even though they hate classical music. Manolin is the old man's encouragement, strength, and his reinforcement. Although the old man suffered much loss and bad luck, his eyes still shone bright with hope and determination. "Every day is a new day. It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when ... luck comes you are ready." Hemmingway is saying that it is better to be ready for what will come than to sit back and wait for something to happen. ... represents a man with a struggle. The man thinks that being lucky is a luxury, but hard work and determination wil...

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... fish for eighty-four days, he refuses to be discouraged. He has had streaks of bad luck in the past, and he is hopeful that the next day will bring him better luck. In fact, he makes up his mind to go far out to sea and try his luck, optimistic that he may catch a really large fish. Santiago is alone in the world ... 's parents have forbidden the boy to go out on the boat with Santiago any longer. After not catching fish for forty-four days, they have decided the old man is bad, and they do not want it to rub off on their son. Santiago misses Manolin's company, for he thinks of the boy a...

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... lions on the beach." He is old now and his youth or strength is left behind him. His dreams give him more courage and confidence which help him to confront bad luck bravely. Then, the book describes the detailed process when the old man fished. All above shows the old man is indomitable and steadfast. The second part of the novel begins ... glorious. What Hemingway writes in the end "The old man was dreaming of a lion" reminds us that the old man does not cry over his misfortune, does not yield to bad luck, does not bend before failure. Instead, he dares to face failure fearlessly. It i...

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... is an important one, but not a differentiating one. The villagers are split into two groups. The older fishermen that respect Santiago and wish him luck, and the younger fishermen that see him as little more than bad luck. While neither group is particularly important to the plot, each of their views sets an ambiance of Santiago's forthcoming adventure. Without their views Santiago would ... ...

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... must look at his own life and how the meaning of death affected Hemingway himself. In 1928 Hemingway's father Edmonds Hemingway committed suicide. It is said that he had much bad luck, and was not all of it his own. Many thought that Hemingway's next theme would actually be fear. Through out Hemingway's childhood he remained unhappy. He was only compatible on ... then became a vagrant on the American road. After living as a vagrant for a couple of years, the U.S. in 1917 entered World War I. Hemingway tried to enlist, but was rejected because of a bad eye. But why would Hemingway enlist...

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... that he has a quality of mind which allows him to face difficulty, danger, disappointment and even physical pain without fear. For instance, despite hunger, pain and eighty-four days of bad luck, Santiago does not complain about his aching back, his hunger, nor does he blame his hand, Manolin, who leaves him after many unsuccessful fishing trips. On the eighty-fifth day ... ...

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... even brought him fishing many times. But the past 84 days the old man had not caught one fish. He was declared salao by the townspeople the worst form of bad luck (Hemingway 9). After 40 days of not catching anything the boy left and fished on another boat. The boy still loved him and brought him food and fresh bait to fish ... ...

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