Hemingway writes The Old Man and the Sea in a most interesting manner. His language is simple yet he creates an artfully designed plot. Within the story of an old man who goes out to sea to capture a large fish, Hemingway expresses the plot through the usage of narrative voice, symbolism, and personification. These literary devices are woven into the novella to complete a story which could not have been titled a classic unless …showed first 75 words of 758 total…

…showed last 75 words of 758 total…great achievements and qualities, and gave faith and unconditional love to a growing boy. With the boy absent temporarily, Santiago finds companion in the creatures of the sea. They understand his grief and pain, as well as his joy and wonder. Hemingway portrays Santiago’s life story and his struggle to do something great an inspirational story. The usage and combination of different writing styles make this novella striking and an interesting book to read.