The Old Man and The Sea
A Critique of Hemmingway's Classic
By Sherry RyanPublished 3 years ago • 1 min read
Photo by Bernard Tuck on Unsplash
Hemmingway captures the heart of life with Santiago, who won’t believe old age makes him an unlucky fisherman. Strength and tenacity are juxtaposed alongside vulnerability and faith as he fights the giant marlin alone at sea, only to lose it to feasting sharks. Santiago represents man’s will to overcome adversity.
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Sherry Ryan
I have ink in my veins. It is a curse and a joy. Reality makes it challenging to devote myself to the pen. I have finally succumbed to my daemon blood and hereby commit myself to making it the reality of my life. Perhaps I will find peace.
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