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Hemingway. The Old Man. The Young Boy. Symbolism. Lit.Elements. 1pt. 1 pt. 1 pt. 1pt. 1 pt. 2 pt. 2 pt. 2pt. 2pt. 2 pt. 3 pt. 3 pt. 3 pt. 3 pt. 3 pt. 4 pt. 4 pt. 4pt. 4 pt. 4pt. 5pt. 5 pt. 5 pt. 5 pt. 5 pt. In regards to Hemingway’s life, what does The
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Hemingway The Old Man The Young Boy Symbolism Lit.Elements 1pt 1 pt 1 pt 1pt 1 pt 2 pt 2 pt 2pt 2pt 2 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 4 pt 4 pt 4pt 4 pt 4pt 5pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt
In regards to Hemingway’s life, what does The Old Man and the Sea represent?
The Old Man and the Sea portrays a picture of Hemingway’s career as a writer in regards to all of the hardships and critics he was forced to face and the courage he had to keep on going.
What is the syntax like within The Old Man and the Sea, and why did Hemingway choose to use this type of syntax for this particular story?
The syntax within The Old Man and the Sea is • composed of very short, simple sentences. • This is significant because • Hemingway uses these simple sentences to • instill within the reader a highly symbolic story.
Howdoes Hemingway use the aspects of nature and it’s creatures to tell his own personal story?
~ The old man going out each day on the sea: Hemingway’s writing process ~Sharks: The critics shredding his story to pieces ~The old man: Hemingway
Does Hemingway use a certain syntax when the old man speaks? If so, in what way?
The old man does not speak often, yet when he does, Hemingway has him speak with a particular rhythm that flows up and down as if to mimic that of the bobbing sea.
How does the syntax within The Old Man and the Sea differ from that of Angela’s Ashes, and why is that significant?
The syntax present within The Old Man and the Sea • is made up of simple sentences • that leave room for the reader’s imagination. • The syntax in Angela’s Ashes was made up of • more complex descriptive sentences • which allowed the reader to see the exact picture that • was intended to be painted by the story.
What animal does the old man dream about, and what do these dreams represent?
The old man dreams about lions playing along the shores of Africa without a care in the world. The lions represent the old man’s youth or even his pride.
Hemingway says everything is old about the • man except his……. • How is this significant?
Hemingway states that everything about the man is old except his eyes. This is significant because even though the old man is quickly aging, he still has the passion and desires of a young boy.
How does the old man feel about Manolin, and how do we know? Give 1 example
The old man loves Manolin as if he were his own. We see this love portrayed when the old man tells Manolin he has food when he does not. He does this so that the boy will not worry.
How does the young boy feel about the old man and how does the reader know?
The young boy absolutely loves the old man and is inspired by all of his knowledge. The reader is able to see this when the young boy continues to care for the old man even after his parents have told him to go to workfor a fisherman with better luck.
How does the old man feel about the Portuguese man-of-war and why?
Santiago hates the Portuguese man-of-war because it is the most beautiful creature yet it will sting and hurt one more than any other. Hemingway relates this creature to women because they are able to use their beauty to deceive those around them.
What or who does the young boy symbolize in Hemingway’s story?
The young boy symbolizes Christ’s apostles. He is completely dedicated to all that the old man has to teach him.
The practice of representing things by means of symbols or of attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects, events, or relationships. Hemingway uses symbolism to allow for many different ideas and stories to be portrayed through a single work.
Christ • Hemingway
In what way does Hemingway represent the old man as the Christ figure? Give an example.
Hemingway portrays the old man as one who is filled with goodness, patience, and humility, just like Christ. Also like Christ, Hemingway portrays the old man to be grace under pressure.
Joe DiMaggio is Santiago’s favorite baseball player who plays through his pain. This inspires Santiago to keep fishing and to also follow his dream.
What is the major theme within The Old Man and the Sea?
The Reaffirmation that man, who pits courage, dignity, and love against an indifferent universe, wins in losing.