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A sport or livelihood?
Ernest Hemingway was one of the most famous expatriot writers of the 20th century. Like Herman Melville's Moby Dick, Hemingway places his character Santiago against a natural predator. It is a story of personal survival and dignity. Under the discussion questions below, place your commentaries on the reading. Remember to include personal commentary that is supported by text. Use page numbers and quotes to support your arguments.
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A sport or livelihood?
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*Literal Question
Santiago describes the marlin he has caught as his brother on page 93. He also includes the marlin is beautiful, calm, and noble on page 92. Santiago considers this fish as his equal.
Literal Discussion Question: How does Santiago describe the marlin he has caught?
In “The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway, Santiago described the marlin he has caught as his “brother” on page 92. In addition, he described the marlin as the greatest, most beautiful, calmer or noble thing he has ever seen. He also described the marlin as “his fortune” on page 95. That is how Santiago described the marlin he has caught.
*Literal Question
In "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemmingway the main charchter Santiago catches a great marlin. On page 92 of the book Santiago says "never have I seen a greater, or more beautiful, or a calmer or more noble thing than you, brother". Santiago had a certain respect for the marlin. Instead of seeing it as just a fish he considered the marlin as his equal or his "brother".
Literal Discussion:
Santiago, from the "The Old Man and the Sea" considers his marlin a beautiful, great, calm, noble brother. On pages 92 and 93 Ernest Hemingway wirtes of this. In addition, on page 95 the marlin is described as Santiago's fortune. The marlin puts up a great fight when Santiago tries to catch him, therefore causing the old man to believe that the fish is much more, and he gains a respect for him, also considering him his equal.
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How does Santiago describe the marlin he has caught?
In "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway, Santiago described the marlin he had caught as many things. As found on page 92, he describes the marlin as his "brother." As well as being his "brother," Santiago says, "never have I seen a greater, or more beautiful, or a calmer or more noble thing than you..." He also described the marlin as “his fortune” on page 95. Santiago considered the marlin as his equal.
How does Santiago describe the marlin he has caught?
Santiago, the protagonist in Ernest Hemingway's novel "The Old Man and the Sea" struggles throughout the story to catch this marlin. When he does finally catch it, he describes it by saying, "Never have I seen a greater, or more beautiful, or a calmer or more noble than you, brother." This is said on page 92. This quote is saying that Santiago has respect for this marlin and thinks of it as his brother.
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