The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

  1. Read The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. After reading this book, please answer the following 2 questions. This assignment, composed in your best written English.
    1. (A)  How do the author and narrator depict Santiago? What three adjectives best describe Santiago? In writing this short character sketch (approximately 10 -12 sentences), include specific details from the plot to support your assertions.
    2. (B)  Write about 2 significant or powerful quotations. Begin by copying each quotation and identifying its speaker (which may be the narrator.) Then explain why you feel each excerpt is important. Each explanation should be approximately 10 12 sentences.