ERNEST HEMINGWAY “ THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA”
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Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea, human endurance, dignity, man and nature, perseverance, symbolism, resilience, existential struggle, moral victory.Abstract
This article discusses Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea” as a story about struggle, endurance, and human dignity. The novella tells the story of Santiago, an old fisherman who fights a giant marlin in the open sea. Although he loses the fish to sharks, Santiago does not lose his honor or courage. The article explains how the sea, the marlin, and other elements of the story symbolize life’s challenges and human strength. It argues that true success in the novel is not material gain but inner victory and self-respect. Through Santiago’s experience, Hemingway shows that people can face hardship with courage and dignity. The study concludes that “ The Old Man and the Sea” presents a powerful message about perseverance and the strength of the human spirit.
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