A Review of The Old Man and the Sea

Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea is a profound masterpiece that distills the essence of human resilience into a deceptively simple narrative. Centered on Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who battles a giant marlin far out at sea, the novella transcends the boundaries of a mere fishing tale to explore the unyielding spirit of a man refusing to be defeated by fate. Hemingway’s signature iceberg theory shines through in every line—sparse, concise prose hides layers of emotion and philosophy beneath the surface. Santiago’s