Biggest Theme to Take Away
What was the main idea Hemingway wanted to show readers? I thought that the most important theme to take away from this book is the power of perseverance, which I have already spoken about. The man battles the fish for 3 days, ultimately defeating it. Additionally, the special relationship between the boy and the man is something that Hemingway greatly emphasizes. They have an important bond and love each other. I combined the two of themes to realize what Hemingway is truly trying to emphasize; the theme of masculinity. This unites the major ideas and is prevalent throughout the book. Men are creatures who typically do not talk very much and demonstrate their feelings physically. The boy and the man care very much for each other, but they do not speak to one another about their emotions. Hemingway is implying that talk is generally for women, not men. He says that men quietly do their work and keep their emotions to themselves, so they do not show any weakness. Take this pa...