The Old Man and the Sea

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Novel | Ernest Hemingway

Brief Questions in “The Old Man and the Sea”

The Old Man and the Sea What was Hemingway’s peculiar habit of reading? Ans: He used to read at night under a kerosene lantern in his tent. When did Hemingway win the Nobel...
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How does Hemingway express man’s indomitable will in the character of Santiago?

How does Hemingway express man’s indomitable will in the character of Santiago? [2021] ✪✪✪ Or, “A man can be destroyed but not defeated.” -Explain. [2020] Or, Explain with referenc...
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Show Santiago’s dynamism in fighting with the shark.

Show Santiago’s dynamism in fighting with the shark. [2015] Santiago is a man of great courage and strength in “The Old Man and the Sea” (1952). His fight with the sharks shows his...
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What are the principal themes in “The Old Man and the Sea?” Discuss.

What are the principal themes in “The Old Man and the Sea?” Discuss. [2021] ✪✪✪ Or, What are the major themes in “The Old Man and the Sea?” Discuss. [2017]  Ernest Hemingway (1899–...
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Show Hemingway’s “The Old Man and The Sea” as an allegory of man’s struggle in life.

Show Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea” as an allegory of man’s struggle in life. [2021] ✪✪✪ Or Is Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea” an allegory of man’s struggle in life? J...
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Do you think that it is appropriate to see Santiago as a Christ figure? Give reasons for your answer.

Do you think that it is appropriate to see Santiago as a Christ figure? Give reasons for your answer. [2015] Or, Do you find any resemblance between Santiago and Jesus Christ in He...
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Write a short note on Marlin.

Write a short note on Marlin. [2015] In “The Old Man and the Sea” (1952), the marlin is more than a fish. It is Santiago’s greatest opponent and his spiritual brother. The marlin r...
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Brief Questions in “The Old Man and the Sea”

The Old Man and the Sea What was Hemingway’s peculiar habit of reading? Ans: He used to read at night under a kerosene lantern in his tent. When did Hemingway win the Nobel...
Read Note

How does Hemingway express man’s indomitable will in the character of Santiago?

How does Hemingway express man’s indomitable will in the character of Santiago? [2021] ✪✪✪ Or, “A man can be destroyed but not defeated.” -Explain. [2020] Or, Explain with referenc...
Read Note

Show Santiago’s dynamism in fighting with the shark.

Show Santiago’s dynamism in fighting with the shark. [2015] Santiago is a man of great courage and strength in “The Old Man and the Sea” (1952). His fight with the sharks shows his...
Read Note

What are the principal themes in “The Old Man and the Sea?” Discuss.

What are the principal themes in “The Old Man and the Sea?” Discuss. [2021] ✪✪✪ Or, What are the major themes in “The Old Man and the Sea?” Discuss. [2017]  Ernest Hemingway (1899–...
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Show Hemingway’s “The Old Man and The Sea” as an allegory of man’s struggle in life.

Show Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea” as an allegory of man’s struggle in life. [2021] ✪✪✪ Or Is Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea” an allegory of man’s struggle in life? J...
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