The old man and the SeaPPT
SynopsisThe novel tells of an old Cuban fisherman, Santiago, who embarks on a...
SynopsisThe novel tells of an old Cuban fisherman, Santiago, who embarks on a fishing trip in the Gulf Stream. He has not caught anything for many days and is determined to land a big catch. His luck changes when he hooks a giant marlin. The fish fights hard, but Santiago is determined to win. However, the fish is much stronger and escapes after a long battle. Santiago follows it, determined to land the fish, but it leads him far out into the sea. As the fish tires, Santiago manages to bring it in, but finds that it has been hooked on his own line. The fish takes the bait and is dragged to the surface, where it is killed. However, when Santiago returns to shore, he finds that sharks have eaten most of the fish. Nonetheless, he returns home with the skeleton of the fish he caught.PlotSettingThe novel is set in Key West, Florida, an island in the Caribbean Sea, where Santiago lives. The setting is described in great detail, giving the reader a clear picture of the town and its inhabitants. The island's landscape is unique, with its beaches, reefs, and rocky shores. It is also home to a diverse population of fishermen and tourists.CharactersSantiago - The protagonist of the novela Cuban fisherman in his sixties. He is described as a tall, thin man with a weather-beaten face. He has a strong spirit and is determined to land a big catch despite his age and physical conditionThe Boy - A young boy who helps Santiago in his fishing trips. He admires Santiago and aspires to become a great fisherman like himSantiago's Wife - A loving woman who worries about her husband's safety at sea. She is described as plump and pleasant-lookingThe Old Man - Another fisherman who befriends Santiago. He tells stories of his past adventures and gives advice to Santiago on how to catch bigger fishThe Fish - The Marlin that Santiago hooks on his line. It is described as a giant fish with beautiful colors and a strong will to liveSharks - The main antagonists of the novelthey attack Santiago's catch and eat most of the MarlinPlot PointsSantiago's Catch - After days of catching nothingSantiago hooks a giant Marlin. The fish fights hard, but Santiago manages to reel it in. However, when he tries to bring it to the surface, the fish escapes. This sets up the main conflict of the novel - Santiago's determination to land the fish despite its strength and his own physical limitationsSantiago Follows the Fish - After the fish escapesSantiago follows it, determined to land it. This leads him far out into the Gulf Stream where he faces danger from sharks and other hazards. The Boy worries about his safety and pleads with him to return to shore, but Santiago refuses. This sequencehighlights his spirit and courage as well as his love for fishingThe Boy's Sacrifice - When Santiago hooks the Marlin againit drags him out into deeper waters. The Boy sees this and risks his life to help Santiago bring in the fish. However, when they finally manage to bring it to the surface, sharks attack and eat most of the fish's body, leaving only the skeleton behind. This scene symbolizesthe futility of sacrificeand highlights the theme of overcoming obstacles in life. 4. Santiago Returns Home - After his long battle with the Marlin andsharks,Santiago returns home with nothing to show for his efforts exceptthe skeleton of the fish he caught. The townspeople mock him for his failure, but he remains unfazed by their taunts. This scenehighlights his resilienceand strength of character as well as his acceptance of life's challenges and failures. 5. The Old Man's Death - At the end of the novel, Santiago learns that The Old Man has died peacefully in his sleep. This newsreaches him through a letterfromSantiago's wifewho sends it with The Boy. This scenehighlights the theme of accepting one's limitationsand coming to terms with one's own mortalityit also underscores Santiago's sense of lossand mortalityitself with agingit alsounderscores Santiago'senseof loss and mortality with aging
