The Old Man and the Sea

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   pmiranda2857 Teacher
   High School - 11th Grade

   When the old man first encounters the fish, he is afraid that he will not be able to pull the fish into the boat.  He does not succeed in pulling the fish into the boat.  He then worries that the fish will snap the fishing line and he will lose his prize fish.  He therefore allows the fish to pull him and the boat.  At first it is a matter of pride with the old man, not losing the prize marlin, then ultimately it becomes a test of his endurance and ability to survive the long struggle with the fish.   

    

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   Posted by pmiranda2857 on Monday April 7, 2008 at 1:49 PM
   
   

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