The Old Man and the Sea is a book by Ernest Hemingway. The author's writing conveys deep messages and focuses on the development of characters who are not always human, but an important part of the story

... Heather Quashnie British Literature Mrs. Fegan/ Ms. Mattern 5-05-06 Reflective Essay The Old Man and the Sea is a book by Ernest Hemingway. The author's writing conveys deep messages and focuses on the development of characters who are not always human, but an important part of the story. In this book, Hemingway creates the character of the old man, Santiago, who is a noble man that embodies human striving. There is also a giant fish who is strong and bold, as well as the sea, vast and pervading. The story is great at creating emotion, but it seemed to me to be very drawn out. I would not reccomend this book to people who need instant gratification in their reading, but to those who look for a story that slowly builds up to a great message, then this is the story for them. In the begining of The Old Man and the Sea, you are introduced

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