Ernest hemingway is the most famous modern American novelist. His novels have a great influence on people. His words supported generations to overcome difficulties and forge ahead courageously.
I know little about Hemingway and have never dabbled in his works. It was not until this summer vacation that I discovered how charming and admirable this great man named Hemingway was in his deep and vast spiritual world.
The old man and the sea is the embodiment of Hemingway's unique creative style. "A man can be destroyed, but he can't be defeated." Inspired many people. The story tells the story of an old fisherman, Santiago, who went fishing and struggled with sharks for 84 days without catching a fish. The protagonist's inner monologue, optimistic, confident and fearless character and indomitable spirit are the epitome of the author's spiritual world. The Old Man and the Sea constructs a real world of San Diego from the visual and tactile perspectives.
When describing the appearance of Santiago, Hemingway wrote that "every part of him looks old, except his eyes, which are as blue as the sea. He is happy and will never give up." Such a description shows the character of the old man, a strong and confident fisherman, and a deep love for the sea. Although it seems old and ordinary, it is made up of a young and energetic heart. The "lies" between San Diego and the children also show their yearning for a better life and optimistic attitude towards life, which is a strong embodiment.
Throughout the full text, San Diego has rich feelings and persistent thoughts about his wife. Although a clean shirt masks this emotion, it always exists. When he chased the big fish again, his firm belief and methodical planning came from his strong spiritual pillar. The old man keeps talking about the baseball player and the island of God, which is his spiritual sustenance in real life and his spiritual belief in the theistic world. His heart is pure. He always thinks about the beauty of the world, the blue sea, noble fish, people's concern and children's worries. With these warm feelings as a buffer, he is strong. When the big fish took the old man drifting on the sea, he was open-minded. He kept thinking about his heroic deeds when he was young, which gave him more confidence. Compared with his strength, catching turtles makes his heart warm.
The purpose of fishing is not only material needs, but also spiritual affirmation. For the old man, catching this fish means dignity, which means that he can finally repay those who keep him warm, which is more important than livelihood. This fish is like an old man's brother. The old man had feelings of admiration and praise for the fish, so that when the fish was eaten by a shark, the old man felt very painful inside.
Before, during and after fishing, old people dream of the sea of childhood, and occasionally lions appear. He loves the sea, and this love is unforgettable even in his sleep.
The old man's spiritual world is rich and powerful, which is one of the reasons for his success, and also the reason why he was defeated by sharks to such an extent. Such a proud man suffered more pain than ordinary people after being defeated.
After the old man came home, the child appeared again. The child saw the old man crying, and his tears were full of love. This love is complex, with admiration, sympathy, affection and other beautiful feelings. He deeply understood the spiritual world of the old man and was deeply shocked by it.
The old man and the sea is a work that fully embodies Hemingway's "tough guy" style, and the spiritual world and material world constructed in it are extremely infectious. An artist's character, quality and spirit can be reflected in his works of art, and likewise, everything about Hemingway is in these supportive words.