THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA: ERNEST HEMINGWAY .
The beginning of this novel takes place in a small fishing village, along the coast of Cuba. The main character is Santiago, an old fisherman, whose whole life and home is the sea. As the story begins you immediately feel a sense of pity for him. The novel explains everything that he does not have, and how he is the out cast of the village. Santiago is described as feeling a lot of pain. The novel, brings you into his world, which makes you feel that you are right there with him on his journey. .
In the past, Santiago was known as a very skilled fisherman. Lately, however, the whole village except for Manolin, a young friend of Santiago's, believed that his luck had run out. For the past eighty-four days Santiago hadn't been able to catch a single fish. Despite the fact that his luck hadn't been the best, he still has the will and drive to continue fishing. On the eighty-fifth day, Santiago is out to prove them wrong. .
Manolin is a young boy who means a lot to Santiago. Their relationship is very strong considering the age difference. Even though Santiago is an outcast in the village, Manolin looks up to him , and wants to learn from him. The way they talk is mostly small talk, about sports and the weather, but you can truly see that they care for each other a lot. On the journey, Santiago describes the weather in full detail. Santiago could tell by the smell and sound of the current, when dawn was coming. Santiago can see the true beauty of the ocean and its creatures. He often prayed while he was out at sea for the pardon of the fish. Santiago sometimes wishes that Manolin was there with him, to share the beauty of the sea. .
Partway into the eighty-fifth day Santiago catches a huge marlin, approximately 18 ft., and struggles for it. The Marlin will not give up, however, and begins towing Santiago's boat out to sea. He struggles for 3 full days and night to keep the fish alive.
