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autumnboone 's review for:
The Old Man and the Sea
by Ernest Hemingway
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
In the beginning, I was off-put by the simple, caveman-like style. But, as the title character came to life, I was really into it. My favorite piece of symbolism was how the boat stayed strong except for the tiller, projecting the state of the old man as he persevered, but his hands were destroyed, causing the young boy cry when he saw them.
Some favorite quotes: “But, thank God, they are not as intelligent as we who kill them; although, they are more noble and more able.”
“The shark let go of the fish and slid down, swallowing what he had taken as he died.” (The sharks being Hemingway’s critics.)
Entertaining short read.
Some favorite quotes: “But, thank God, they are not as intelligent as we who kill them; although, they are more noble and more able.”
“The shark let go of the fish and slid down, swallowing what he had taken as he died.” (The sharks being Hemingway’s critics.)
Entertaining short read.