The Old Man and the Sea

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  What is the painting in Santiago's room in "Old Man and the Sea"?

  Posted by barackobama08 on Nov 26, 2008 at 12:18 PM

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  Explain why Santiago decides against drifting and sleeping for awhile with a line around his toe to wake him up in "Old Man and the Sea".

  Posted by bri2011 on Nov 21, 2008 at 11:40 AM

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  What is the role of the old man as a fisherman in the novel "The Old Man and The Sea?"

  Posted by extoicredbone on Nov 10, 2008 at 06:21 AM

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  In "Old Man and the Sea", what are the first, second, third, and fourth weapons the old man lost?

  Posted by beverlybares on Oct 28, 2008 at 06:44 PM

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  Now that Santiago fishes alone, what has he begun to do that other fishermen might not approve of in "Old Man and the Sea"?

  Posted by irantd on Oct 18, 2008 at 04:42 PM

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  In "The Old Man and the Sea," how does Hemingway reveal the old man's attitude toward Joe Dimaggio and what does his attitude tell us? 

  Posted by wnbuck on Sep 11, 2008 at 12:23 PM

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  In "The Old Man and the Sea", why wasn't the old man worried about the weather or about getting lost at sea?

  Posted by loveofanna on Aug 27, 2008 at 10:21 PM

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  why doesnt the old man put the marlin in the boat?

  Posted by olgc21 on Aug 24, 2008 at 05:14 PM

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  What kind of relationship does Santiago and Manolin have in "The Old Man and the Sea"?

  Posted by alina16 on Jun 10, 2008 at 03:30 AM

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  "But thank God they are not as intelligent as we who kill them, although they are more noble and more able." What was Hemingway saying?

  Posted by yimika on Jun 1, 2008 at 09:04 PM

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  What would you say about Santiago as a fisherman, a former husband, as a friend to the boy, and as a fan of baseball?

  Posted by lorielee on May 27, 2008 at 10:56 AM

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  In "Old Man and the Sea", Santiago knew that he must aim for a certain part of the fish with his harpoon. What was it?

  Posted by doroky on May 27, 2008 at 08:50 AM

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  Analyze in detail the relationship between Santiago and Manolin in "The Old Man and the Sea."

  Posted by dina82 on May 27, 2008 at 01:21 AM

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  What does Santiago dream about in "The Old Man and the Sea"?

  Posted by skittles123 on Apr 17, 2008 at 04:17 PM

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  When the old man first encounters the large fish, what is his concern?

  Posted by maus1 on Apr 7, 2008 at 01:31 PM

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  In the last sentence of the novel "The Old Man in the Sea" the old man is dreaming of lions. What do the lions symbolize for him?

  Posted by maus1 on Apr 4, 2008 at 10:38 AM

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  In the old and the sea, What is he old man's attitude toward joe? How does Hemmingway reveal the old man's attitude? give an example.

  Posted by bguner4590 on Mar 3, 2008 at 07:23 PM

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  Why is pride a theme in the book, The Old Man and the Sea?

  Posted by joji on Mar 3, 2008 at 03:55 PM

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  Please describe the style used in The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway.

  Posted by angellove on Feb 16, 2008 at 04:29 AM

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  Is the setting important to the story line of "The Old Man and the Sea"?

  Posted by courtsmith917 on Jan 21, 2008 at 08:09 AM

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