The Old Man And The Sea

Question 1

what is the setting of TOMATS

Answer 1

place: Havanna, Cuba
main character: Santiago

Question 2

pgs 23-40

Answer 2

• the old man wakes the boy up and they prepare to go fishing
• the old man goes very far out in hopes of catching something
• the old man has caught a huge fish on his line, which is dragging his boat

Question 2

pgs 5-22

Answer 2

• the old man taught the boy to fish
• the boy brings the old man a meal and they talk

Question 3

pgs 44-59

Answer 3

• the old man is still being dragged by the fish
• the man is tired and his back hurts, yet he endures
• the old man’s hand was cut by the fishing line and is bleeding
  the fish starts to slow down

Question 4

what is the difference between pride and hubris?

Answer 4

pride is a positive trait that refers to the satisfaction one has in themselves or their achievements. Hubris is overconfidence and overestimation of oneself and arrogance.

Question 4

60-83

Answer 4

the old man is still being dragged by the fish
- the old man caught a dolphin and is planning to eat it
- the marlin jumped out of the water

Question 5

84-99

Answer 5

• the old man finally catches the fish
• the old man is proud of himself
• Santiago ties the fish to the side of the boat
• the old man begins his long journey home

Question 5

100-end

Answer 5

• Santiago killed a shark that had almost eaten his fish
• two other sharks came near the boat and took more bites of the fish
• a shovel nose shark comes and Santiago hits it with a knife attached to his oar
• the blade of the knife snapped
  -during the evening, many more sharks come
• Santiago begins to regret going out so far
• Another group of sharks come and Santiago fights them, but most of the fish are gone
• the old man gives the rest of the fish up
• Santiago makes it back after almost dying and the boy cries when he sees his condition and the skeleton of the marlin

Question 6

TOMATS motifs

Answer 6

luck/skill, age/youth, overcoming adversity

Question 6

what themes are represented in TOMATS

Answer 6

man V. nature, overcoming adversity, perseverance, old vs. young, hubris vs. pride

Question 6

how many hemingway hero charactaristics are there

Answer 6

5

Question 7

Hemingway hero characteristics

Answer 7

• Exhibit honor, courage, and endurance in a life filled with pain, suffering, and/or misfortune, but hte character doesn’t view their own life as hard
• Face a “losing battle”, but will face it with honor, courage, and dignity
  He’s a “man of action”
• Never show emotion (aka stoicism)
  Because, in his mind, emotion shows weakness
• Demonstrate “grace under pressure.” Keeps his cool at all times.
• Finds fulfillment in facing the losing battle…
  Because he feels he’s proved his worth. There is honor in the fight, regardless of the outcome.