ARW Blogging Assignment 6 (OMS)

The most useful in critically analyzing The Old man and the Sea by Ernest Hemmingway is Santiago as a Christ Figure. I think this approach is most appropriate because there are many evidences that Santiago represents Christ Figure in the story. First, Christ sacrificed his life to cover the guilt of all people. Like him, Santiago tries to get the big fish for dear his life even though the trying is very difficult and dangerous. So the old man and Christ are alike in being willing to do the crucial things. Second, Christ was crucified and his hands were hurt. Santiago's hands injured too in the middle of fishing the big fish. So the injured his hands represents Christ. Third, Christ is loved and believed by people in the world. Like him, Santiago is loved and respected by Manolin. In the town, there are great fishermen except for Santiago. However Manolin says to him " The best fisherman is you ". So both people are alike in person who is great and reliable person and loved from people. I think this approach is most appropriate by the above evidences and reasons.