1. Analysis of The Old Man and the Sea
... and their great value" (38). This heartfelt respect for his aquatic rivals separates him from the customary hero. Conventional heroes are usually portrayed as independent and self-reliant figures, ably sustaining themselves, but Santiago's dependence on the young boy, Manolin, contrasts with that familiar depiction. It is Manolin who "each day help[s] him carry the coiled lines or the ... ...
- Word Count: 1942
- Approx Pages: 8
- Grade Level: Undergraduate