In this materialistic and restless era, can we still maintain an innocent, tenacious and brave heart?Can we still face the setbacks and difficulties in life without getting discouraged or giving up?Can we still live in harmony with nature and feel its beauty and power?If you want to find answers to these questions, then read Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea.
"The Old Man and the Sea" is a work created by the American Nobel laureate Ernest Hemingway in 1952. The story takes place in Cuba in the mid-20th century, and the protagonist is an old fisherman in Sandiego. He hadn't caught a single fish for 84 days and was seen as unlucky and incompetent by other fishermen. He only had a little boy mandolin to accompany him, but the boy's parents also disliked him and let the boy go to sea with others. The old fisherman did not give up, and he decided to go out to sea alone again, far from the shore, in search of his luck. He finally caught a giant marlin, but that was just the beginning, and he had to fight to the death against fish, sharks, wind and waves, hunger and fatigue. Will he be able to bring the fish back to shore?Will he be able to earn respect and honor?Will he be able to regain his confidence and dignity?
The Old Man and the Sea is a concise and profound allegory** that shows the strength and dignity of the human spirit through the struggle between an old fisherman and a big fish. In simple and vivid language, Hemingway depicts the inner world of the old fisherman, as well as his dialogue with nature, God, and life. He used details and symbols to express the old fisherman's loneliness, perseverance, courage and wisdom. He used foreshadowing and reversal to create the old fisherman's mixed joys and sorrows, ups and downs of fate. He uses endings and allegories to convey the calmness, transcendence and sublimation of the old fisherman.
The golden sentence of this ** is: "Man is not born to be defeated, man can be destroyed, but not defeated." ”
The old fisherman's struggle with the big fish.
This is the core plot of **, and it is also the most exciting part. The relationship between the old fisherman and the big fish is not only a physical contest, but also a spiritual exchange. The old fisherman revered and loved the big fish, and regarded it as his rival and friend. He uses his skills, experience, and willpower to deal with Big Fish, but also communicates with Big Fish with his sympathy, understanding, and praise.
He said, "I love and respect you, fish, but I will kill you." He said, "Fish, how beautiful, how magnificent, how noble you are, and you are the greatest thing that God has ever created." He said, "Fish, you are not my enemy, you are my brother, and together we are fighting for survival." "The struggle between the old fisherman and the big fish is a harmonious battle between man and nature, a glorious battle between life and death.
The inner world of the old fisherman.
This is the soul of **, and it is also the most touching part. The inner world of the old fisherman is a world full of dreams, memories, faith and wisdom. He dreams of catching a big fish and changing his fate. He reminisced about the scenery and splendor of his youth, as well as the warmth and friendship with the boy. He believed in God's grace and blessings, as well as in his own dignity and honor. He wisely faced life's difficulties and challenges, as well as the threats and trials of death.
"I know a lot of old people are fools, but I don't want to be one of them," he said. "I don't care what anyone thinks of me, as long as I know I'm doing the right thing," he said. He said, "No one is alone, as long as you have something to love." "The inner world of the old fisherman is a world full of strength, warmth, faith and philosophy.
The old fisherman's fortunes turned.
This is the climax of **, and the most shocking part. After countless ups and downs and reversals, the old fisherman finally killed the big fish and dragged it back to shore. He thought he had won, but he suffered a bigger blow. A group of sharks smelled blood and rushed to the old fisherman's boat, tearing the big fish to pieces. The old fisherman tried his best to protect his booty, but to no avail. He could only watch as his hard-earned gains were destroyed.
He said, "Is this life?".Giving everything, but getting nothing?He said, "Is this fate?"Gave me hope, but took it away?He said, "Is this God?"Give me favors, but make me suffer?"The turn of the old fisherman's fortune is a tragic and touching tragedy.
"The Old Man and the Sea" is a film about life, loneliness, and the relationship between man and nature. It tells us that life is like the ocean, sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent;Sometimes beautiful, sometimes cruel;Sometimes it is given, sometimes it is taken away. We must learn to survive and struggle in the ocean, not to be afraid of the wind and waves and sharks, not to lose faith and courage, and not to forget love and dignity.