A series of characters that appear in Hemingway's works. These characters include boxers, matadors, hunters, fishermen, etc. They all have an indomitable and unyielding character. They all show a calm and calm will in the face of violence and death, and in the face of unchangeable fate. Strength, maintaining human dignity and courage. Santiago's famous saying "People can be destroyed, but cannot be defeated" is the spiritual state of this "tough guy" image.

The winner. Strong. He didn't get nothing in the end. The huge fish bones he dragged back showed everyone his ability and determination. This is a symbolic figure on which Hemingway placed his ambition. He wanted to show that his talent was still there through the image of Santiago, and Hemingway did it. Just like Santiago's dream, they are all strong and victors in life and adversity like lions.