英语论文 老人与海
老人与海英语论文
An Analysis of the Heroic Character in the Old Man and the Sea学院：外国语学院班级：英语101*名：**学号：*********An Analysis of the Heroic Character in the Old Man and the SeaAbstract:Hemingway was one of the most famous novelists in America. He created a perfect image of Code Hero: Santiago in The Old Man and the Sea which won Hemingway Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. The Old Man and the Sea is one of the most influential and far-reaching novels of the literary treasure of the world. The content of the essay is to analyze the characteristics of Code Hero. Through the introduction to Hemingway’s legend life, we find some common points between the author and the old man, and the most familiar point is that both of them have the spirit of Code Hero. Then I will analyses the spirit of Code Hero. The spirit is concentrated on four areas: First, never give up hopes in any difficult conditions; secondly, keep daring spirit and never admit defeat in the process of fighting; thirdly, behave heroically in the actual battle; and last, endure the loneliness in the long process of the fighting. The last part of the essay is the conclusion. This paper will analyze the image of the old man, reveal the characteristics of Code Hero, and advocate the spirit of never giving up.Keywords：Spirit, Hemingway, Code Hero, Santiago1 The Introduction to the AuthorRegarded as a giant both in American literature and the world literature, Ernest Hemingway was born on July21, 1898, at Oak Park, Illinois. During World War I he worked as an ambulance driver in France and in the Italian infantry and was wounded severely just before his 19th ter, he became involved with the expatriate literary and artistic circle surrounding Gertrude Stein when he was working in Paris as a correspondent for the Toronto Star, His works during the 1920s are representative of“the Lost Generation”. During the Spanish Civil War and later the Second Word War, Hemingway served as a correspondent on the loyalist side. Then he settled in Cuba in 1945.In 1954, Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize of Literature for his “mastery of the art of modern narration”.After his expulsion from Cuba by the Castro regime, he moved to Idaho. He was increasingly plagued by ill health and mental problems, and in July, 1961, he committed suicide by shooting himself.Hemingway’s life is filled with kinds of adventures, and from his rich and colorful life experiences，his life seems like an unusual book which many other people in the world admire and envy.Hemingway's fiction usually focuses on people living essential, dangerous lives, soldiers, fishermen, athletes, bullfighters, who meet the pain and difficulty of their existence with stoic courage.From his works and life experiences, Hemingway is indeed a perfectionist. Many of the heroes that he created in novels are represented his code man spirit---perfectionism, especially in The Old Man and the Sea. The old man named Santiago represented Hemingway’s perfectionism characteristic more vividly than other code man in his works2 The Introduction to the BackgroundHemingway’s life was active and adventurous but full of pains. He lived in the period that the World War One broke out when many young volunteers took part in the war which also called “a war ends all wars”.But the cruel reality made them aware that modern warfare was not as glorious as they thought.Actually the First and the Second World Wars had affected Hemingway a lot, for he had once joined the army and had injured in Italy, so he suffered much which was brought about by the war deeply. He was disappointed with the world at that time and became very pessimistic about the fate of the human beings. As a young writer and spokesman of the “The Lost Generation”, and influenced by the greedy and heedless way of life in America, Hemingway’s works all vividly recorded the life of those physically and mentally wounded soldiers, revealed the frustration, loneli ness when “God is dead”.3 PlotIt is a poetic tragic novel told in language of great simplicity and power. Its hero is an old Cuban fisherman ---Santiago, who is down on his luck, and tries to fight against his fate. In the story Santiago has gone for 84 days without catching a fish. As a result, Mandolin, a little boy, who used to sail with him, is forbidden from fishing with the old man by his parents and forced to catch fish in another “good-lucky” ship.Later despite the boy asks for fishing together again, but the old man insists on fishing alone and at last, he succeeds in hooking a giant marlin which is eighteen-foot, the largest he has ever known before. But the fish is very powerful and disobedient. It tows the old man and his boat for almost 48 hours, the old man could do nothing but bearing the whole weight of the fish through the line on his back. The old man, with little food and sleep, has to bear a lot of pain and at the same time fight against thefish. To his great excitement, he was rewarded for his struggle. On the third day at sea, he finally catches the weakened marlin to the surface and harpoons it.On his way home, he lashed marlin alongside his boat because it is too big to be put in the boat. But, unfortunately, the sharks assaulted the old man and the giant marlin in different directions for four times. The old man fights to kill the sharks with as much strength he can summon, but only to find a giant skeleton of his marlin left after his desperate defense. At last, Santiago, having lost what he fought for, reaches the shore and struggles to his shack. He falls into sound sleep, dreaming of Africa and the lions again.4 Analysis of the heroic charactersIn the novel, the author portrays the image of an old Cuban fisherman who has gone for 84 days with catching nothing.“The old man was thin and gaunt, with deep wrinkles in the back of his neck. The brown blotches of the benevolent skin cancer the sun brings from its reflection on the tropic sea were on his cheeks. The blotches ran well down the sides of his face and his hands had the deep creased scars from handling heavy fish on the cords. But none of the scars were fresh. They were as old as erosions in a fishless desert.” From these words, we may feel sympathetic toward the old man and think that he is too week to catch a big fish. But “Everything about him was old except his eye and they were the same color as the sea and were cheerful and undefeated.” In spite of his old and week appearance, his eyes are not stuffy but as cheerful as the young men’s eyes through which we can see his unyielding spirit. This contrast clearly shows Santiago’s real personality.84 days is a long period of time. A man can tolerate failure, but can’t tolerate continuous failure. Too much failure will destroy a man even with strong will. But for Santiago, although a poverty-stricken and lonely old man, nothing can defeat his will. He firmly insists that he will not always be unfortunate.He says, “I may not be as strong as I think.”, “But I know many tricks and I have resolutions.” The old man is very confident and has the strong believe that he will finally catch a big fish. What gives him such confidence under the difficult and cruel reality? Through the man, the author points out---even though life is very hard and seems hopeless, “But who knows? Every day is a new day.” He has the hope for the future and the unyielding spirit to challenge his fate.With Santiago’s exceeding self-confidence, he gets ride of his bad fortune and catches the fish which is longer than his skiff. But the Marline is very disobedient and strong. The old man “swing with each arm alternately on the cord with all the strengthof his arm and the pivoted weight of his body.” But “nothing happened. The fish just moves away slowly and the old man could not raise him an inch.” One side is a very old man, and the other side is the big strong Marline. Neither side is going to yield. In some way, the Marlin is a remarkable and respectable fish. It tows the skiff behind him out to the sea for 48 hours. “The contest is to see who can endure longer than the other.”“The fish made a struggle that pulled him down on his face and made a cut below his eye. The blood ran down his cheek a little way. But is coagulated and dried before it reached his chin and he worked his way back to the how and rested against the wood.” At the moment, if Santiago cut the line and let the fish go, he can get ride of the danger, but if he do so, it means that he is a loser. Santiago doesn’t choose this way; he tries to think nothing but only to endure. When he is thirsty, he takes some water; when he is sleepy, he lies forward cramming himself against the line with all of his body, putting all his weight onto his right hand. Even his left hand cramps and his right hand is cut by the line, he just tries his best to endure. On the third day at sea, he finally catches the weakened marlin to the surface and harpoons it. But on the returning voyage, the old man meets a more terrible disaster. The Marline’s blood draws the shark group in different directions for four times. Although he knows that there is little hope for him to win after his long fighting with the Marline, but he knows that he should face the sharks and kill them as a man to protect his fish. The author uses much ink to portray the sharks which aims to describe the old man’s spirit. The harder the fish and the sharks are to defeat, the taller the old man’s image is.5 Writing Style and TechniquesHemingway’s works have unique artistic style. He is distinguished from other writers in choosing characters and subjects. The leading roles in his novels are men. Through a series of description, he shows the readers the unique world of men. Most of these men are matador, pugilist, and hunter and so on. By portraying the battles in which these men fight with nature, society and, Hemingway want to extol their unyielding struggle spirit. The very virtues of Hemingway’s style are his insistence on simplicity, his pure male writing style, and his manipulation of language. Some critics call it “cinematic prose”. This style has close relationship with his long career as a reporter. As he said in response to a newsman:“You have to learn to write some simple statement sentences. It is useful to everybody.”Hemingway can also control language completely. As Ford said:“Every word islike fresh stone from the stream. They are living and shining and each has its own position. So his language can achieve this effect: seeing the bottom of water clearly, the words ranking one after another orderly. Overall, it is like a chessboard. ”All in all, Hemingway’s language in The Old Man and the Sea is simple and natural on the surface, but actually deliberate and artificial. The forming of this distinct style is related to Hemingway’s ow n experience. And the influence of this style is not only within America but also all over the world. The facts in the novel are selected and used as a device to make the fictional world accepted. Unlike other novelists who add allegorical meanings to their facts, Hemingway uses the facts simply and naturally, without any emotion. In the latter part of the novel, instead of being narrated by the author, the facts are used from inside Santiago’s own consciousness, and form part of a whole scheme of the novel. Besides what have been mentioned above, other techniques in The Old Man and the Sea, such as realism, monologue, the creation of suspense and so on, are also very successful. All these show Hemingway’s superb artistic attainments as a Nobel Prize winner.6 ConclusionThe Old Man and the Sea is one of Hemingway’s most enduring works and may very well become one of the true classics of his generation. In the novel, Hemingway creates an image of heroic character who actually reflects the author’s own life attitude. That is, to fight through the failure is inevitable and to show dignity and grace under poverty and pressure. From the novel, we know that the knowledge that a simple man is capable of the decency, dignity, and even heroism that Santiago possesses and that his battle can been seen in heroic terms is itself perhaps the greatest victory that Hemingway won. We can also get a lot of inspirations from the hero--- Santiago. Actually the winner takes nothing but the sense of having fought the fight to the limits of his strength，or of having shown what a man can do when it is necessary. Winner is undefeated only because he has gone on trying.Besides we can learn a lot from Santiago’s famous saying. For example, after he kills the first shark, he says, “Man is not made defeated.”“A man can be destroyed but not defeated.” His words not only prove his character: endurance, persistence and undefeated spirit, but also express the novel’ theme.Life is a kind of endless pursuit. It is a long, difficult road and full of ups anddowns but as long as we are brave enough to meet the challenges with self-confidence, we will always be a real winner. We should not only appreciate the heroic character, but also try to be a man like Santiago. In the present society, everyone may meet failure, from the study or from the work. What we learn from the heroic character can help us conduct ourselves well when bad luck is coming.。
《老人与海》英文作文通用一篇
《老人与海》英文作文通用一篇《老人与海》英文作文 1Read the “old man and the sea", I was optimistic about the hero, brave and persistent "tough guy" image attracted deeply.The hero Santiago is a "bad luck" for the elderly, for 84 consecutive days did not catch fish, the sea for eighty-fifth days, after two days and nights of fighting, finally captured the big marlin a more than 1500 pound. However, the weather is unpredictable, on the voyage home, repeatedly attacked by a shark, the old man and the shark put up a good fight, the big marlin was eaten by a shark, a fish skeleton old man finally dragged home only a bare. During this time, the old man, with extraordinary courage and amazing perseverance, endured the unbearable loneliness, hunger, fatigue, and pain, which surpassed the limits of man again and again. But we do not see a drop of loser's tears, but clearly see the failure of the strong smile, he is a tough guy, is a hero who has failed.This is a lonely journey, a man rowing a boat slowly towards the sea, was dragging a big fish without direction in the diffuse, plex ocean currents that floated around, frighteningdisorientation, like a person in the night in the forest to find a way out, only the elderly and self dialogue, and dialogue and fish. The sea of dialogue.Man and the sea, with a strong force to fight nature, and we are just facing some learning and life setbacks, pared with the old fisherman, really just pale into insignificance by parison. His hands were covered with calluses, the skin has also been glaring sun spots, broken fishing boats that can not resist what the rain storm, his old house that is out of the rain that. But he did not give up hope for life. He chatted with the little boy about baseball, went to pubs, drank and talked, and went fishing every morning in front of the first rays of sunshine. Whether he has harvested or not, he will insist on fishing, not just because he has to rely on fishing for a living, but fishing has e a part of his life, a memory of him. The last fishing, he caught a big fish, but on the way back to Hong Kong, he hit a shark attack, he resolutely picked up the harpoon to defend the fruits of their hard work. Although the last big fish was eaten by sharks, only white skeletons were left. But the old fisherman's spirit of failure, though he failed at last, was the kind of behavior he was brave to give, but we should study it.Think back to the text of the old man's words: "people arenot born for failure, a person can be destroyed, but not defeated," the wrong way out of the main body of this article? Man is a strange animal. Why does he have the courage to face death without the courage to face failure? Is defeat really so terrible? There is a bloody wind in the cold sea breeze. Maybe these are the real fears!Life is an endless pursuit, finally caught a full marlin, or the Marlins in an empty skeleton, it does not matter, because the value of a person's life, has been in the process of chasing Marlin fully embodies. Is it true that the old man who has tried his best to live his life and pursue and strive for his ideal is not a real winner? Such a life should be no regrets.I think this book is worth to read, and it is very interesting.。
我最喜欢的书是《老人与海》英文作文80词
我最喜欢的书是《老人与海》英文作文80词全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1My Favorite Book: "The Old Man and the Sea"One of my all-time favorite books is "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway. This classic novella, published in 1951, tells the story of an old Cuban fisherman named Santiago who struggles with a fierce maritime battle to catch a massive marlin. Through his grueling struggle against nature, the novella explores powerful themes of resilience, perseverance, and the indomitable human spirit.What initially drew me to this book was Hemingway's crisp, straightforward writing style. His lean prose is incredibly descriptive yet also quite poetic and lyrical. Despite the book's relatively short length, Hemingway paints such vivid pictures with his carefully chosen words. I can vividly picture the blazing Cuban sun, the crystal blue waters, and Santiago'sweather-beaten features. Hemingway doesn't rely on excessive embellishment – instead, his writing has an almost understated elegance that makes the story that much more powerful.At its core, "The Old Man and the Sea" is a riveting tale of a man's struggle against the relentless force of nature. For 84 days, the down-on-his-luck Santiago has been unable to catch a single fish. Finally, he sails out alone in his skiff and hooks a colossal marlin in the deep waters of the Gulf Stream. What follows is a titanic three-day battle of skill, willpower, and endurance between Santiago and the tremendous fish. Despite his age, the old man refuses to surrender, even as the marlin viciously drags his skiff for miles and his body becomes battered and bloodied from the intense struggle.It's a true underdog story that had me rooting for Santiago from the very start. Despite the tremendous odds stacked against him, the old man's determination and experience allow him to finally subdue the mighty marlin. However, his trials are far from over as he must then defend his hard-won catch from opportunistic sharks during the long voyage home. By the time he reaches the shores of his village, the marlin has been stripped to just a skeleton, a testament to the old man's sheer grit and tenacity.What I find so compelling about Santiago is how he handles both triumph and tragedy with grace and humility. Even after enduring such an arduous ordeal, he shows no bitterness orself-pity. Rather, he feels a strange sense of renewed respect and admiration for his worthy adversary, the marlin. To me, Santiago personifies human strength, resilience, and an inextinguishable life force in the face of overwhelming challenge.At the same time, the novella can be interpreted as an allegory about man's place in the universe and our constant struggle against nature's indifferent power. Despite Santiago's almost superhuman efforts, nature ultimately reduces theonce-mighty marlin to bare bones. It's a stark reminder that as mortals, we can never fully conquer or tame the unconquerable forces of the natural world. All we can do is persevere and endure with as much dignity as possible.On another level, "The Old Man and the Sea" serves as a meditation on older age and male pride. Through Santiago, we witness the quiet nobility of growing old with self-respect and maintaining one's skills even as strength wanes. His battle is as much an internal one as an external contest against the fish –he's fighting to prove his worth to himself and reclaim his identity as a proud fisherman. By the end, he's able to return to the village with his head held high, even though he technically returns empty-handed.Hemingway's tale packs a powerful emotional punch that has cemented its place as a true classic of American literature. What makes it so special is how it resonates on multiple levels –as a gripping high-seas adventure, an inspiring heroic fable, a poetic evocation of nature's grandeur, and a profound philosophical statement about the human condition. With its deceptively simple language, memorable imagery, and evergreen themes, "The Old Man and the Sea" continues to cast a lasting spell upon readers of all ages with each revisiting. For me, it will always remain one of the most moving and unforgettable books I've ever read.篇2My Favorite Book: The Old Man and the SeaThe Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is a beautiful and profound novel that has captivated me since I first read it in high school. It's a simple story on the surface, but it delves deep into themes of perseverance, human dignity, and our connection with nature. Every time I revisit this book, I find new layers of meaning and symbolism that enrich my understanding and appreciation for Hemingway's literary genius.The novel centers around Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who has gone 84 days without catching a fish. Despite his struggles, he remains unwavering in his determination and dignity, embodying a spirit of resilience that resonates profoundly with me. Hemingway's sparse yet powerful prose vividly captures the harsh realities of Santiago's existence, from the scorching sun that beats down on his small skiff to the aching muscles and weathered hands that bear the scars of a lifetime at sea.Yet, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity, Santiago refuses to surrender or compromise his values. He approaches his craft with a reverence and respect that is deeply admirable, treating the sea and its creatures as worthy adversaries rather than mere resources to be exploited. This respect for nature and the natural order of things is a recurring motif throughout the novel, reminding us of our interconnectedness with the world around us.As Santiago ventures far out into the Gulf Stream, he hooks a massive marlin that becomes the ultimate test of his endurance and fortitude. The ensuing battle between man and beast is a gripping and visceral experience, as Hemingway's vivid descriptions transport the reader into the heart of the struggle.We feel Santiago's every ache and pain, his calloused hands gripping the line with unwavering determination, his mind wrestling with the doubts and fears that threaten to overwhelm him.But through it all, Santiago remains steadfast, his indomitable spirit a testament to the inextinguishable flame of human resilience. Even when circumstances conspire against him and he returns home with only the battered remains of hishard-won prize, he maintains his dignity and refuses to be defeated. In Santiago, we see a hero who embodies the very essence of what it means to endure, to persevere, and to confront life's challenges with unwavering courage and grace.Hemingway's masterful use of symbolism and metaphor elevates The Old Man and the Sea from a simple tale of fishing into a profound exploration of the human condition. The marlin itself represents the formidable obstacles we all must face in life, the dreams and ambitions that seem just out of reach, demanding every ounce of our strength and determination to conquer. The sea, with its vast expanse and unfathomable depths, becomes a metaphor for the mysteries of existence, the unknowable forces that shape our lives and challenge us to embrace the unknown.Throughout the novel, Hemingway weaves in references to religious and mythological figures, further enriching the symbolic tapestry. Santiago's struggle is likened to that of Christ carrying the cross, imbuing his suffering with a sense of nobility and spiritual significance. The marlin, in turn, takes on almost mythical proportions, becoming a symbol of the grandeur and majesty of nature, a force to be reckoned with and respected.Ultimately, The Old Man and the Sea is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, a celebration of our capacity to endure and triumph over even the most daunting challenges. It is a book that has profoundly influenced my own outlook on life, reminding me to approach each obstacle with courage, dignity, and an unwavering commitment to persevere.As I continue to navigate the twists and turns of my own journey, I find myself returning time and again to the lessons and insights contained within Hemingway's masterpiece. In Santiago, I see a kindred spirit, a fellow traveler on the road of life, whose example inspires me to face adversity with resilience and to embrace the struggles that ultimately define and shape us.The Old Man and the Sea is more than just a novel; it is a timeless exploration of the human experience, a parable of perseverance and dignity that transcends boundaries of cultureand time. It is a book that has left an indelible mark on my life, and I know that its wisdom and insight will continue to guide me for years to come.篇3My favorite book is "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway. This novella tells the story of an old Cuban fisherman who struggles to catch a giant marlin far out at sea. I admire the old man's determination, perseverance, and respect for nature despite his hardships. Hemingway's simple yet powerful prose makes this a captivating tale of human resilience against overwhelming odds. The book reminds me that with courage and dignity, we can overcome life's greatest challenges.篇4My Favorite Book: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest HemingwayThe Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is myall-time favorite book. I first read it in 10th grade English class, and I've re-read it several times since. On the surface, it's a relatively simple story about an old Cuban fisherman who goes out too far, hooks a massive marlin, and has an intense struggleto get his hard-earned catch back to shore. However, there are so many deeper layers of meaning that make this novella incredibly profound and compelling.I'm drawn to the book's exploration of universal themes like courage, perseverance, respect for nature, and the nobility of struggle itself. The old man, Santiago, embodies quiet dignity and an indomitable spirit against impossible odds. He hasn't caught a fish in 84 days, is impoverished, and considered "salao" - the worst form of unlucky. Yet he heads out alone in his skiff with a tattered sail, showing his unwavering resilience and humble acceptance of his lot in life.When the gigantic marlin finally does take his bait far out in the Gulf Stream, Santiago shows remarkable skill, strength and stamina to land it after days of being towed by the fish. He considers it a "worthy" opponent deserving of respect. Their epic battle is portrayed with vivid, visceral details that put you right there in the fishing boat. You feel Santiago's physical and mental exhaustion, as well as his awe at the marlin's power, intelligence and longevity having survived for so long in the pitiless sea.In some ways, the old man reminds me of the marlin - experienced, noble, and vastly underestimated just because of their aged exteriors. Both warrior-like figures face extremechallenges head on with no complaints. This depiction of human endurance in the face of futility is very inspirational to me. Even after losing his prized catch to rapacious sharks, Santiago makes it home beaten but unbroken. He remains confident in his abilities: "A man can be destroyed but not defeated."Beyond the gripping action, I'm fascinated by the rich use of symbolism and metaphor that elevates this simple fable. The sea represents both the cruelties and regenerative life forces of nature. Santiago's struggle mirrors the inner battle all people face against insurmountable odds, feelings of worthlessness after failure, and eventually, with mortality itself. Yet there is also an Edenic quality - Santiago's humble home is an island paradise, and his existence aligns harmoniously with nature's rhythms.The writing itself is spare yet stunningly poetic. Hemingway strips away embellishments to arrive at truths through simple, declarative prose. Like an impressionist painting, his judicious word choices create vivid mental images full of subtext. Memorable lines like "Everything about him was old except his eyes and they were the same color as the sea and were cheerful and undefeated" conjure so much with so little. This deceptively simple style is hard to master and a huge influence on my own writing.On a personal level, I admire how this book celebrates human qualities like respect, humility, perseverance, and acceptance. Santiago maintains grace and reverence for all of nature's marvels, even when confronted with its harshest ravages. He appreciates the marlin as "his brother" and the hawks that pluck man's hard-won sustenance as "bright-winged, intrepid, the bandit sharks' calamity." His humble home is sacred and nourishes his soul.In today's hyper-consumptive culture of instant gratification and conveniences, we've lost the fortitude of past generations forced to struggle for basic subsistence. The Old Man and the Sea reminds me to appreciate the fruits of hard-earned labor, take nothing for granted, and maintain perspective when facing setbacks. Like the eternal cycle of nature and regeneration Santiago witnesses at sea, this resilience keeps the human spirit afloat when confronting failures or tragedies in my own life.Ultimately, this book inspires me to live with the same integrity, respect for all living things, humility, perseverance against long odds, and acceptance of my humble place in nature's grand scheme. In highlighting the eternal nobility and resilience of the human spirit, this perfect little novel has becomemy most cherished companion. I know I'll keep returning to its transcendent wisdom for the rest of my days.篇5My favorite book is "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway. It's a captivating tale of an old fisherman's epic struggle against a giant marlin in the Gulf Stream. Despite his age, Santiago shows remarkable determination, courage and respect for nature. Hemingway's vivid descriptions transport you right onto the old man's skiff. The book celebrates human perseverance and the beauty of the natural world. Its simple yet profound storytelling has made it an enduring classic.篇6My favorite book is "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway. This novella tells the epic tale of an old fisherman's struggle against a giant marlin. Despite his age, the man displays incredible perseverance and dignity. Hemingway's spare writing style adds power to the simple story of man versus nature. I admire the old man's indomitable spirit and the book's deeper messages about courage and resilience in the face of adversity.。
英语作文介绍老人与海
英语作文介绍老人与海The Old Man and the Sea is a novel written by American author Ernest Hemingway in 1951. It tells the story of an old fisherman, Santiago, who has gone 84 days without catching a fish. On the 85th day, he sets out alone in his small boat into the Gulf Stream, determined to catch a big fish. He hooks a marlin, a huge fish that is larger than his boat, and struggles with it for three days and nights. Despite his exhaustion and the sharks that attack the marlin, Santiago refuses to give up and eventually catches the fish.The novel is a powerful meditation on the human spirit and the struggle for survival. Santiago is a symbol of the human will to endure and overcome adversity, even in the face of overwhelming odds. He is a man of great courage and determination, who refuses to be defeated by the challenges of life. His battle with the marlin is a metaphor for the struggle of all human beings to achieve their goals and fulfill their dreams.The Old Man and the Sea is also a tribute to the beauty and power of nature. Hemingway vividly describes the sea and its creatures, from the majestic marlin to the vicious sharks that threaten Santiago's catch. He captures the rhythms and patterns of life in the ocean, and the deep connection between humans and the natural world.In conclusion, The Old Man and the Sea is a timeless classic that speaks to the universal themes of human experience and the natural world. Hemingway's prose is spare and powerful, and his characters are deeply human and relatable. The novel is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit, and an inspiration to all who seek to overcome life's challenges and achieve their dreams.。
老人与海叙述英语范文
老人与海叙述英语范文English:The Old Man and the Sea is a novel written by American author Ernest Hemingway in 1951. The story follows an elderly Cuban fisherman named Santiago who has gone 84 days without catching a fish. Determined to break his streak, Santiago ventures far out into the Gulf Stream and hooks a giant marlin. After a harrowing battle, Santiago manages to catch the marlin, but as he heads back to shore, he must fend off sharks who attack his prize. Despite his valiant efforts, the sharks devour most of the marlin, leaving Santiago with only its skeleton. The novel is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the struggle for greatness, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.中文翻译:《老人与海》是美国作家欧内斯特•海明威于1951年创作的一部小说。
故事讲述了一位名叫圣地亚哥的古巴老渔夫，在连续84天未有所获的情况下，决心打破自己的丢鱼记录。
圣地亚哥冒着巨大的风险冲进了墨西哥湾深处，最终钩到一个巨大的马林鱼。
老人与海英语推荐作文
老人与海英语推荐作文英文回答：The Old Man and the Sea is a classic novel written by Ernest Hemingway. It tells the story of an old fisherman named Santiago who goes on a journey to catch a giant marlin. Throughout the novel, Santiago faces manychallenges and struggles, but he never gives up. He shows great determination and resilience in the face of adversity.One of the main themes in the novel is the struggle between man and nature. Santiago is constantly battling the forces of nature, such as the harsh sea and the relentless sun. He has to use all of his strength and skill to catchthe marlin and bring it back to shore. This struggle represents the larger struggle of human beings against the forces of the world. It shows that no matter how difficult the circumstances may be, we should never lose hope and always keep fighting.Another theme in the novel is the power of perseverance. Santiago is an old man who has not caught a fish in 84 days. Despite this, he continues to go out to sea every day, hoping for a catch. This shows his unwavering determination and his refusal to give up. It teaches us that successoften requires persistence and that we should never let failure discourage us.Furthermore, the novel explores the idea of the human spirit and its ability to endure. Santiago is a lonely old man, but he finds solace and strength in his love for the sea. He feels a deep connection with nature and finds peace in the solitude of the ocean. This highlights theresilience of the human spirit and its ability to find meaning and purpose even in the most challenging circumstances.In conclusion, The Old Man and the Sea is a powerfuland inspiring novel that explores themes of struggle, perseverance, and the human spirit. It teaches us important lessons about the importance of never giving up, even inthe face of adversity. Santiago's journey serves as areminder that we should always strive to overcome our challenges and pursue our dreams.中文回答：《老人与海》是欧内斯特·海明威写的一部经典小说。
老人与海的意义英文作文
老人与海的意义英文作文The Old Man and the Sea is a classic novel written by American author Ernest Hemingway, which tells the story of an aging Cuban fisherman named Santiago who goes on a long, arduous struggle with a giant marlin in the Gulf Stream. 老人与海是美国作家欧内斯特·海明威写的一部经典小说，讲述了古巴老渔民桑地亚哥与墨西哥湾的一条巨大马林鱼进行激烈斗争的长篇故事。
From a literary perspective, The Old Man and the Sea can be seen as a timeless allegory of human struggle, persistence, and the indomitable spirit of man. 从文学角度来看，老人与海可以被视为一个永恒的寓言，它讲述了人类挣扎、坚持以及不屈不挠的精神。
The novel delves into the themes of man versus nature, the individual against the elements, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity. 小说深入探讨了人与自然的主题、个体与环境的对抗以及人类精神在逆境中的胜利。
Santiago's epic battle with the marlin is symbolic of the human struggle for purpose and meaning in life, as well as the relentlesspursuit of one's dreams despite insurmountable odds. 桑地亚哥与马林鱼的史诗般的战斗象征着人类对生活意义和目的的挣扎，也象征着在不可逾越的困难中对梦想的不懈追求。
《老人与海》英文简介（通用11篇）
《老人与海》英文简介（通用11篇）《老人与海》英文简介（通用11篇）《老人与海》是美国作家海明威于1951年在古巴写的一篇中篇小说，于1952年出版。
下面是小编给大家带来《老人与海》英文简介，希望对大家有帮助！《老人与海》英文简介篇1Santiago, an old, weathered fisherman has just gone 84 days without catching a fish. On the 85th day, he is determined to catch a big, impressive fish.For years, Santiago, living in a small fishing village in Cuba, has been fishing with a young boy named Manolin. Manolin started fishing with the old man when he was only 5 years old. Santiago is like Manolin's second father, and has taught the young boy everything about fishing. Manolin's parents, however, force the boy to leave Santiago and fish on a more lucrative fishing boat.He feels the 85th day will be lucky for him. He sets out on his old, rickety skiff. Alone on the water, Santiago sets up his fishing lines with the utmost precision, a skill that other fisherman lack. Finally, a huge Marlin has found Santiago's bait and this sets off a very long struggle between the two. The Marlin is so huge that it drags Santiago beyond all other boats and people . His hands become badly cramped and he is cut and bruised from the force of the fish.Santiago and the Marlin become united out at sea. They are attached to each other physically, and in Santiago's case, emotionally. He sees the fish as his brother. Despite this, Santiago has to kill it. He feels guilty killing a brother, but after an intense struggle in which the fish drags the skiff around in circles, Santiago harpoons the very large fish and hangs it on the side ofhis boat.For a while , a pack of sharks detects the blood in the water and follow the trail to Santiago's skiff. Santiago has to fend off each shark that goes after his prized catch. Each shark takes a huge bite out of the Marlin, but the old man fends them off, himself now bruised, but alive. He sails back to shore with the carcass of his Marlin. He is barely able to walk and slowly staggers back to his hut, where he falls into bed.The next morning, the boy cries when he looks at Santiago's bruised hands. He said that he would vows to fish with Santiago again.《老人与海》英文简介篇2The boy loved the old fisherman and pitied him. If Manolin had no money of his own, he begged or stole to make sure that Santiago had enough to eat and fresh baits for his lines. The old man accepted his kindness with humility that was like a quiet kind of pride. Over their evening meals of rice or black beans they would talk about the fish they had taken in luckier times or about American baseball and the great DiMaggio. At night, alone in his shack, Santiago dreamed of lions on the beaches of Africa, where he had gone on a sailing ship years before. He no longer dreamed of his dead wife.On the eighty-fifth day Santiago rowed out of the harbor in the cool dark before dawn. After leaving the smell of land behind him, he set his lines. Two of his baits were fresh tunas the boy had given him, as well as sardines to cover his hooks. The lines went straight down into deep dark water.As the sun rose he saw other boats in toward shore, which was only a low green line on the sea. A hovering man-of-war bird showed him where dolphin were chasing some flying fish, but theschool was moving too fast and too far away. The bird circled again. This time Santiago saw tuna leaping in the sunlight. A small one took the hook on his stern line. Hauling the quivering fish aboard, the old man thought it a good omen.孩子喜欢并且可怜这个老渔人。
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The Thesis of A Journey in EnglishLiteratureNAME：NO.：COLLEGE：Software Engineering College LITERATURE：The Old Man and the SeaDifferent Thoughts aboutthe Image of the Code Hero-- The Old Man and the Sea【Abstract】The thesis analyzes Hemingway's code hero image in this famous novel from different perspectives. As we all know, every excellent work expresses lots of significances, which only one-eights can be seen directly. So we can have a new look at the code hero in Hemingway’s novel. The thesis focuses on people’s different views about the process and the result. Which of them is more important? Perhaps we can get a new answer.【Key Words】Hemingway the code hero result process SantiagoIntroductionErnest Hemingway is one of the greatest writers in the 20th century and The Old Man and the Sea is his representative work. It has helped restore Hemingway’s lite rary image and won him the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. In the novel, the protagonist Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman, had not caught any fish for 84 days. So he had to set out to the sea again and went very far. This time he came across a great marlin. He struggled with it hardly and eventually killed it. However, the atrocious sharks came to eat the marlin. To defend his marlin and his pride, proving him an undefeated old fisherman, he fought against the sharks desperately. Finally, the sharks ate up the marlin and only the backbone was left. Santiago returned home, but he had his pride still. The old man was really a hero. But if we can reconsider it, perhaps we can get something different.Reconsider the novelThere are quantities of different significances in every excellent novel. There are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's eyes. In the novel that won him the Nobel Prize, Hemingway had described only a few images – a boat, a sea, an old man and so on. But only a thousands words left endless thoughts to us, on battles, on success, on death and on life, which are various from people to people. Thought majority of the readers think that the code hero in the novel is perfect. But as far as I’m considered, every coin has two sides. If we can have a fresh look on it, then we may get a different idea.Processes or resultsReading the story, I have being thinking about the success. What is success? And what is failure? There are many various issues on the problem. A man is climbing a mountain. One way for him is to keep all his mind on the trip, regardless of everything. In this way, he can reach the top of the mountain. Another way is to stop to enjoy the pretty sceneries but then he may not get to the top. Which is better? Perhaps every onehas his own idea.Which holds more significance, the process or the result?Through the novel The Old Man and the Sea we can see many things besides the bravery of the old man and the cruelty of the sharks. From Hemingway’s life and his remark “Man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed but not defeated.”①(朱坤领,2008) in the novel, it seems that he thought more about the process. In quantities of his works, there are Hemingway’s code heroes. And his own life was like the images he built, too. He went exploring in the African jungles and fishing on the Cuban sea in his early youth. Then during World War I, he served as an ambulance driver in Italy; during World War II, he first served in the US navy and then worked as a reporter with the British Air Force. He was wounded many times but not defeated. He was brave and he had his pride. What was more, he had written some essays having a profound influence on people later in his life. He had reached the top of life. In the process of his life, he was never defeated. He succeeded. However, finally he chose a gun to shoot himself at the end of his life. What made a brave man like this? Some people think that he was afraid of being defeated by diseases. Others hold the view that he killed himself because he couldn’t go on writing in such bad health so he thought life meaningless. But no matter what was the truth, the result left thousand upon thousand people nothing but sorrow and pity.There is an ancient Chinese saying, being a hero does not depend on success. Hemingway is a hero and Santiago is also a hero. Their bravery, their pride and their belief can be noticed in every point and in every process. For them, the result just means the end. After their struggle and the endless dark, it is not so important.However, in the realistic society, more people are not so romantic like the writer and the old man may lives only in the story. Nothing is more important than success. Who won the competition has upper status. People are looking forward to a good result while doing everything, and the result is their motivation.Thoughts on the code heroLiving in such a society, we have to seek for a good result as well. So let’s look at Hemingway’code hero from a new perspective. Perhaps we can say that it is the code hero that had built Hemingway’s character, but also destroyed Hemingway. The character of the code hero is perfect, and it is a kind of idealistic goal to some extent. But between the ideal and the reality there is always a certain distance. To give up life easily in order to pursue the perfection is a disregard of life. The pursuit is not wrong, but we must treat the failure peacefully. Life is beautiful. Ending life because of the fear of defeat is not wise.William Faulkner, after learning Hemingway’s committed suicide, said to his friends, Hemingway have protested too much; he was obviously suffering from diseases, but to do so is not brave to some extent; I do not like a man who cut a corner to return home.②(李文俊,1992)Life is the most treasured in the world. It is worthy of respect. If someone kills himself only for the code hero character, then the character will have less meaning of existence. Suicide is a behavior that means ignorance of life. And if someone dies, it will be certain to bring sorrow to others.Hemingway's suicide not only brought harm to his family but also made the whole United States fall into grief. They felt as if their own lives were destroyed. So we can see that ending life is not one’s own business. It is also about the interests and feelings of those around them.Hemingway's death made all the Americans sad. His image was like a towering tree in the minds of American people. On the second day, Robert Frost, the great poet said, he was tough and did n’t begrudge life; he was tough and didn’t stint himself; luckily he gave us enough time to show us his greatness.③(李鹏,2005)Hemingway's code hero character did inspire a whole generation in America. In this country, even the president’s death can not make the whole nation grief-stricken, but Hemingway's passing away allowed no matter the upper or the lower class throughout the United States in mourning. What was the reason? It just lied in his unique work, the spirit of his code hero! So, his passing away affected thousands of people. Perhaps his actions was some kind of irresponsible.ConclusionAll in all, people have different views on the code hero. It is due to the fact that various people have various values. They have different ideas on the process and the result. Therefore, it is necessary to look at the code hero character dialectically to some degree. The code hero usually sticks to fighting against the vicious power of the world, with amazing perseverance and exuberant energy. No matter how serious the situation is, no matter how many difficulties there are, they never lose their courage, never change their determination and never give up their glory. They always show us their qualities -- optimism, spirit of hard struggle, being full of confidence and hope and so on. These are the most glamorous and nothing can touch people more than these qualities.However, in any case, suicide is not supposed to be promoted. It is actually an escape from the harsh environment. The escape is the most questionable attitude towards life. Life, is given to each person only once. So, whatever we came across, we should not destroy ourselves easily. As the saying goes, if you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow. And a real tough guy should have a character of toughness, not just only have rigid character.【References】①朱坤领(2008). A Journey in English Literature (Ed.), 重庆大学出版社②李文俊(1992). 非是"思君若汶水",未曾"三夜频梦君"——海明威与福克纳眼中的对方（《读书》1992年10期）, 生活.读书.新知三联书店③李鹏(2005). 一生应结识的25个人, 北京工业大学出版社。