THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

In The Old Man and the Sea Ernest Hemingway tells the story of Santiago an aging Cuban fisherman facing the toughest challenge of his life. After a long streak of bad luck Santiago sets out farther than ever before into the Gulf Stream There he hooks a huge marlin an opponent worthy of his skill and determination. What follows is a test of endurance courage and respect between man and nature. Hemingway's masterpiece explores themes of resilience pride and the delicate balance between struggle and harmony with the natural world.