The writing in this book reveals a lot of things about the author’s attitude and values. The book reveals that the author does not believe in giving up. He shows strength through the old man, who is weak on the outside, but very strong on the inside. While he is at sea for days struggling with his biggest fish ever, he finds himself. Each time a struggle comes along, he does wish to give up and be in his bed (Hemingway 120), but each time he realizes that pain only lasts for a little while and he will get better (Hemingway 103). The writing also reveals that the author believes in determination, which goes along with not giving up. The old man was at sea for 3 days struggling with the fish, but he knew the size of the fish and he did not give up. Each day, he went with no sleep, little food, and barely any water, but he was stronger than ever because of his determination. He wanted to prove to himself that he could kill this fish and bring it in (Hemingway 105). I also think he wanted to prove the other fisherman wrong, who watched him come in each day from sea empty-handed. I think that the writing also reveals pride. Through the old man, you can tell that he is proud to be a fisherman. Even though he is old and weaker than many of the other fisherman, he is proud. If he comes in with no fish, he goes out the next day. He knows not every day will be his lucky day, and I think that is why he stayed out with the fish for so long. He wanted to prove to himself that he is still a fisherman and he can solve problems as they come because he is old and has a lot of knowledge about the sea. The book is told from the point of view of an anonymous narrator, or outside viewer, who follows the old man along his journey out at sea. During some parts in the book, the point of view switches to the old man, who talks to himself and aloud so the readers know what he is thinking and of his dreams.
Hemingway, Ernest. The Old Man and the Sea. Cuba
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