The Old Man and the Sea Group

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yock
yock
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College - Junior

In "The Old Man and the Sea," what are the causes of Santiago's struggle in proving his existence?

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Posted by yock on Saturday June 27, 2009 at 10:30 PM and tagged with conflict, hemingway, santiago, the old man and the sea, themes.

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  1. mwestwood
    mwestwood Teacher
    Community / Jr. College

    Santiago of "The Old Man and the Sea," is an aging Cuban fisherman now reduced to poverty as he lives alone.  He has lost his fisherman's "luck," having gone eighty-four days without catching a fish.  The boy who loves him has even gone to work on another boat.  Nevertheless, Santiago is positi and remains hopeful each day when he takes his skiff into the Gulf Stream in search of marlin.

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    Posted by mwestwood on Saturday June 27, 2009 at 11:30 PM