The Old Man and the Sea is written by the famous Ernest Hemingway. It is written in 3rd person specific and centers around the protagonist of the old man, Santiago. Here are some of the values that seem important throughout the book.
Something I've noticed that is sort of a theme is being determined and hard working. A lot of hard work goes into fishing it seems, especially in the rough conditions he's working in! He may be doing part of it for fun because he must enjoy fishing, but it is also his job. He is doing this for other people, and so he can stay alive. It is a great struggle. He must be able to stay determined so he can get the big, great fish! I am one of those few people who have never even been fishing (besides in Animal Crossing) so I have no idea what it's like, but I would probably be bad at it and obviously, this isn't just your average Sunday morning fishing adventure, it is huge, challenging fish to catch in the sea. There are probably fish he's out there with that I've never even heard of! I commend Santiago for being this way!
Another things I've noticed is keeping the most important people in your life super close! The young boy, Manolin, is extra important to the old man. He treats him like he is his own son. Whenever the old man was out at sea, he was without the young boy and he kept on stressing how much he missed the young boy and wished he was there with him. It was what he thought about every few minutes. Something that was sort of his enemies and something he cared about, though, was the fish, and he kept them close as well! The fish provided him with a job and with a hobby. But they were also his enemies in some way because they could be mean to him, and sometimes he killed them for pride.
Hemingway, Ernest. The Old Man and the Sea. New York: Scribner Paperback Fiction, 1995. Print.
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