Symbolism

Question 1

Santiago Symbolism

Answer 1

Hemingway’s Life: Himself
Every man: An older man trying to overcome his circumstances
Christian Allegory: St. James

Question 2

Manolin Symbolism

Answer 2

Hemingway’s Life: His Sons
Every man: Their children
Christian Allegory: Helping hand

Question 3

Marlin/Fish Symbolism

Answer 3

Hemingway’s Life: Success
Every man: A comeback / Success
Christian Allegory: Salvation

Question 4

Sharks Symbolism

Answer 4

Hemingway’s Life: Critics
Every man: People who try to judge you or bring you down
Christian Allegory: Sin

Question 5

Pe(d)rico Symbolism

Answer 5

Hemingway’s Life: Mary
Every man: Anyone who helps/ provides resources for you
Christian Allegory: Peter

Question 6

Numbers Symbolism

Answer 6

Hemingway’s Life: Writing the next great book
Every man: Starting a new journey
Christian Allegory: 84=Perfect completion, 87=Crucifixion to Resurrection, 40= times of trial

Question 7

Mast Symbolism

Answer 7

Hemingway’s Life: Having to write a comeback novel
Every man: A burden
Christian Allegory: Taking up your cross

Question 8

Harpoon Symbolism

Answer 8

Hemingway’s Life: Writing
Every man: A tool or skill used to achieve goals
Christian Allegory: The gospel / Bible

Question 9

Porpoises Symbolism

Answer 9

Hemingway’s Life: People who supported him
Every man: Supportive people
Christian Allegory: Other Christians

Question 10

Lions on the beach Symbolism

Answer 10

Hemingway’s Life: Happy family life in Paris
Every man: Happy childhood memories
Christian Allegory: Heaven

Question 11

May Symbolism

Answer 11

Hemingway’s Life: Early in his courier
Every man: Early in courier
Christian Allegory: New Christians

Question 12

September Symbolism

Answer 12

Hemingway’s Life: When he writes his biggest novels
Every man: Big challenges
Christian Allegory: Spiritual Warfare

Question 13

Tourist Symbolism

Answer 13

Hemingway’s Life: People who don’t understand
Every man: People who don’t understand
Christian Allegory: Non-Believers