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The Old Man and the Sea

Ernest Hemingway

The Old Man and the Sea

Ernest Hemingway

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    • Summary - Background - Chapter Summaries & Analyses - Character Analysis - Themes - Symbols & Motifs - Literary Devices - Important Quotes - Essay Topics

    The Old Man and the Sea Essay Topics

    1.

    Santiago is considered by his fellow villagers to be “salao.” Explain what this means and why locals might keep the old man at a distance.

    2.

    Suggest two reasons why the boy loves and admires Santiago.

    3.

    Some of the younger village men make fun of Santiago, but he doesn’t mind. Why is this?

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    The Old Man and the Sea

    Ernest Hemingway
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