The theme of The Old Man and the Sea

Let it be

Santiago dreams his pleasant dream of the lions at play on the beaches of Africa three times. The first time is the night before he departs on his three-day fishing expedition, the second occurs when he sleeps on the boat for a few hours in the middle of his struggle with the marlin, and the third takes place at the very end of the book. In fact, the sober promise of the triumph and regeneration with which the novella closes is supported by the final image of the lions. Because Santiago associates the lions with his youth, the dream suggests the circular nature of life. Additionally, because Santiago imagines the lions, fierce predators, playing, his dream suggests a harmony between the opposing forces—life and death, love and hate, destruction and regeneration—of nature.

2022-12-24

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  As is known to all, life is full of unexpected change events. I mean, we all have moments of desperation, but if we can face them head on, that's when we find out how strong we really are. That is why it is so important for us to look on the bright side especially when we get into trouble in our daily life.

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