Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Imagery
What Image stands out the most in your mind when you reflect on Hemingway's book, Old Man and the Sea?
Critical Thinking Questions - One paragraph 7-10 sentences
2. How does Hemingway create religious imagery around Santiago and his suffering?
Interpretive Discussion Questions 5-7 Sentences
3. What is the meaning of the conclusion? Did he fail? Why or why not?
Literal Discussion Question - Answer in 3-5 sentences.
3. Why does Santiago fail to bring in the marlin?
Literal Discussion Question - Answer in 3-5 sentences.
4. What happens to the marlin after it is lashed to the skiff?
Literal Discussion Question - Answer in 3-5 sentences.
5. How does Santiago describe the marlin he has caught?
Interpreting quotes - Read these lines from the story and explain each one's importance in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. Remember to use text support.
They were hateful sharks, bad smelling, scavengers as well as killers, and when they were hungry they would bite at an oar or the rudder of a boat. (pp. 107-108)
Interpreting quotes - Read these lines from the story and explain each one's importance in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. Remember to use text support.
You killed him for pride and because you are a fisherman. (p. 105)
Interpreting quotes - Read these lines from the story and explain each one's importance in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. Remember to use text support.
"But man is not made for defeat," he said. "A man can be destroyed but not defeated." (p. 103)
Interpreting quotes - Read these lines from the story and explain each one's importance in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. Remember to use text support.
With his mouth shut and his tail straight up and down, we sail like brothers. (p. 99)
Interpreting quotes - Read these lines from the story and explain each one's importance in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. Remember to use text support.
"It is not bad," he said. "And pain does not matter to a man." (p. 84)
Interpreting quotes - Read these lines from the story and explain each one's importance in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. Remember to use text support.
But, thank God, they are not as intelligent as we who kill them; although they are more noble and more able. (p. 63)
Interpreting quotes - Read these lines from the story and explain each one's importance in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. Remember to use text support.
"Fish," he said, "I love you and respect you very much. But I will kill you dead before this day ends." (p. 54)
Interpreting quotes - Read these lines from the story and explain each one's importance in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. Remember to use text support.
No one should be alone in their old age, he thought. But it is unavoidable. (p.48)
Interpreting quotes - Read these lines from the story and explain each one's importance in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. Remember to use text support.
He always thought of the seas as la mar which is what people call her in Spanish when they love her. (p.29)
Interpreting quotes - Read these lines from the story and explain each one's importance in a 5-7 sentence paragraph. Remember to use text support.
"I may not be as strong as I think," the old man said. "But I know many tricks and I have resolution." (p.23)
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