The old man and the sea Flashcards
In what ways are the negative qualities of Santiago emphasized?
poor, old, unlucky, worn-out, run down, less desirable
What significance might Santiago and Manolin?
it’s Spanish for St. James (Christ’s disciple that was a fisherman)
How is luck important to Santiago and Manolin?
each day he might get lucky-Manolin still has faith, but his father doesn’t- went 84 days without fish
What is the relationship between Santiago and Manolin?
father/son- Manolin’s teacher- best friends- enjoy each other’s company
How is Santiago set off from the other fisherman?
he’s poor and unlucky- younger=laughter older=respect they feel bad
Describe Manolin’s character and discuss why he might behave as he does;.
more mature-responsible for his family- caring, concerned, and loyal towards Santiago
What in Santiago’s character makes him a hero?
intelligent- doesn’t give up- role model- patient and precise
How are the nightly precautions Santiago takes with his fishing equipment both realistic and optimistic?
knows no one will take them, but he doesn’t want to take the chance- doesn’t want to tempt people
What do the details of Santiago’s house reveal about him?
poor- religious for luck- pictures of his dead wife
Why do Manolin and Santiago talk about their cast net and fish and rice?
they know that the stuff isn’t there . but it was a humorous attempt to accept that they are poor
Describe Santiago’s and Manolin’s differing reactions to the Yankees’ defeat.
Manolin= disappointment Santiago still has hope. Tries to teach him attention in courage, faith, and endurance.
Why won’t Santiago borrow money?
He thinks borrowing leads to begging- accepts food and bait
How do Santiago’s and Manolin’s sleeping habits emphasize the contrast of youth and age?
age= waking up early to have a longer day. youth=think they will have many other days
Why, do you suppose, does Santiago dream about lions?
vigor, youth, freedom, strength -Manolin reminds him of his childhood- longing to be free- he might be ready to die
What is the boy’s reaction to being wakened?
didn’t complain- he said mans got to do what a mans got to do
How does this day’s trip differ from Santiago’s usual pattern?
goes out further- past the deep wells
Why does Santiago call the sea “la mar”?
thinks of the sea as being feminine- respects it rather than it being an enemy- beautiful, yet deadly
What are Santiago’s feeling for creatures of the sea (including birds)?
friends small=pity men-of-war (jellyfish) and shovelnose shark=hate respects birds and the marlin
Describe ways in which Santiago demonstrates his fishing skill and explain why this is important to Hemingway hero?
knowing how to row in the currents and how to hide his hook- mastered the skills of a fisherman- has to be exact
What two signs indicate that there are fish nearby?
layer of plankton on the surface and the men-of-war bird circling
What might the Portuguese men-of-war symbolize?
problems with nature and the conflict of beauty vs. treachery
Why doesn’t Santiago worry about talking to himself?
no one is there for him to bother -he knows he isn’t crazy
How does Santiago know he has hooked a marlin?
took the bait at the depth of where a marlin would normally live -marlin also carefully nibbles the bait
Describe the steps Santiago must take in order to make sure the fish is caught.
1.securely hooked
