The Old Man and the Sea Group

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bguner4590
bguner4590
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High School - 12th Grade

What is the old man's attitude toward Joe DiMaggio? How does Hemingway reveal the old man's attitude?

Also what does the old man's attitude towards Joe tell you about the old man's character?

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Posted by bguner4590 on Monday March 3, 2008 at 7:23 PM and tagged with characters, joe dimaggio, old man, the old man and the sea, themes.

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  1. ladyvols1 Teacher
    High School - 9th Grade

    Ernest Hemingway writes in "The Old Man And The Sea:"

    "The Yankees cannot lose."

    "But I fear the Indians of Cleveland."

    "Have faith in the Yankees my son.  Think of the great DiMaggio."pg 17.

    Santiago's attitude toward Joe DiMaggio is one of fondness and honor.  He thinks Joe is great and has faith in the Yankees because they have the "great" Joe DiMaggio.  Hemingway also shows us Santiago's respect for DiMaggio through Santiago's remarks about Joe while he is fighting to catch the big marlin.  On page 103-104  Santiago states that he wonders how DiMaggio would have liked how he hit the marlin "in the brain."  Santiago is a man who honors men who work hard, have confidence in themselves, and have integrity. He respects DiMaggio so much he says he would like to take him fishing sometime.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/omas/character-overview
    http://www.enotes.com/omas/summary
    http://www.enotes.com/omas/themes

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    Posted by ladyvols1 on Tuesday March 10, 2009 at 7:57 PM