The Old Man and the Sea
Santiago is an old Cuban fisherman who
has gone eighty-four days without catching a
fish. His young apprentice, Manolin, is forbidden
by his parents to fish with him anymore because
they believe that Santiago is bringing bad luck.
One day, Santiago sets out alone in his skiff to
fish off the coast of Cuba. He casts his line and
waits patiently for a bite.
After two days, Santiago finally feels a
fish on his line. He struggles to land the fish,
which is much larger than he is. The fish pulls the
skiff far out to sea, and Santiago is forced to fight
for two days and nights to land it.
Finally, Santiago lands the fish, but it is
so large that he cannot bring it into the skiff. The
fish dies, and Santiago ties it to the side of the
skiff. He is exhausted, but he is also proud of his
accomplishment.
That night, a school of sharks attacks the
fish. Santiago fights them off with a harpoon, but
they eventually eat most of the fish. By the time
Santiago reaches shore, he is left with only the
skeleton of the fish.
Manolin is waiting for Santiago when he
arrives. He helps Santiago carry the skeleton of
the fish to his shack. Santiago is disappointed,
but he is also grateful for the experience. He
knows that he has faced his greatest challenge
and has emerged victorious.
Hemingway, Ernest. The Old Man and the Sea.
Charles Scribner's Sons, 1952.
The story's narrative is told from Santiago's
perspective, allowing readers to experience his
thoughts, feelings, and motivations. What effect
does this narrative technique have on the story?
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