A Brief Review

Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea tells a powerful tale of Santiago, an elderly fisherman who battles a giant marlin alone at sea after 84 fruitless days. Though he loses his catch to sharks, his unyielding spirit defines true victory. The novel’s core lies in Santiago’s famous line: “A man can be destroyed but not defeated.” Hemingway’s minimalist style hides profound truths—struggle matters more than results. Santiago’s courage in loneliness resonates deeply, reminding us to uphold dignity and perseverance, no matter life’s hardships.