A Simple Tale... The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea written by Ernest Hemingway is a simple and powerful tale of Santiago, an unlucky and elderly fisherman and his gruelling struggle for success. Through Hemingway's vivid and colourful description of nature you feel as if you are on the skiff with Santiago and his fiery catch the marlin. The Old Man and the Sea takes place in Havana, Cuba. The novel reflects the time period it was written in. First published in 1952 Santiago's course of event was comparable to many people in Havana, Cuba at the time. An unlucky streak or injury was a major roadblock to those who's jobs involved manual labour.
Dive into this powerful story of determination, survival, and love.
Dive into this powerful story of determination, survival, and love.
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How to Fish for Marlin
After watching this "How to Fish for Marlin" video by livestrong it is easy to see how complicated catching a marlin can be. When Manolin caught a marlin he had no one with him and all that was on the little skiff was a small harpoon.