... was born at Oak Park, Illinois. In his childhood, influenced by his parents, he was interested in hunting, fishing, pictures, music and so on. His variety of interests especially the love of fishing almost followed all his life and had important influences on his writing inspiration, and helped to develop his special personality. He loved taking adventures. He experienced two world ... little hope". The description in which the old man struggles against the sharks makes the plot reach the climax. Meanwhile, it is the most solemn and stirring scene of the test between failure and success...

• Word Count: 2478
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School