... , overcoming seemingly everyday obstacles to bring positive change to their world. In Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, the novel's aged protagonist, Santiago, a humble old man living a simple and uncomplicated life, may appear to be an unlikely hero when contrasted to other literary and historical heroic figures. However, while Santiago lacks some of the advantages and characteristics of more celebrated heroes, he is able to take his place among ... air of dignified pride in himself that he refuses by declaring "No. Go and play baseball. I can still row" (14). That same dignit...

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