logo

37 pages 1 hour read

The Old Man and the Sea

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1952

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Essay Topics

1.

Santiago is considered by his fellow villagers to be “salao.” Explain what this means and why locals might keep the old man at a distance.

2.

Suggest two reasons why the boy loves and admires Santiago.

3.

Some of the younger village men make fun of Santiago, but he doesn’t mind. Why is this?

blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
Unlock IconUnlock all 37 pages of this Study Guide

Plus, gain access to 8,500+ more expert-written Study Guides.

Including features:

+ Mobile App
+ Printable PDF
+ Literary AI Tools