Optimism is a truly positive characteristic that is attractive to many people. Often in old age people often become less optimistic and more pessimistic. In the novel “The Old Man in the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway, Santiago can be seen as wise optimistic older man. Santiago is surprisingly happy throughout his old age; much of this might have come through wisdom. His faith and courage through bad situations helps to develop him into a remarkable …showed first 75 words of 564 total…

…showed last 75 words of 564 total…character whose faith in good continues to grow and strength against all odds. He is a modern day hero to be loved and looked up too. He is happy most dreaming of the lions in Africa. This shows how little stock he places in material possessions. It is something to look forward to, keep him happy, and maybe going. We should all take example from this and ask ourselves, “What are our lions in Africa?”