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SETTINGS

Where does the


Story take place?
In middle of the American
Coasts.


When does the story
take place?
At the halfway of the
twentieth century. The
weather was sunny.
Changes in the setting
during the history:


There was a crystalline sea with
a huge depth.
The American baseball was in
the peak during the forties and
The fifties when the League
Baseball was created.
The shine and the eccentricity
were darkened by the nightfall and
the attack of wild animals.
The beaches had the same
colour of the sand and the palms
Hemingway, the author
of the book published the book
in the fifties.
The coasts had an exotic fauna
such as the seagulls, the coloured
marlins and tunas. Besides, we
were able to appreciate blue sharks
and the big fish of course.
The gears of fishing werent
Developed due to the fishmen
used to go to the wooden ships,
the harpoons for killing their
preys.

SETTINGS
Where does the
Story take place?
At Santiagos home.

The Santiagos house was a little
wooden hut.
Santiago had a picture of the
Holy Virgin of Cobre and the
Sacred Heart of Christ. There was
a confidential photo of his deceased
wife.
Santiago had an old wardrobe
which kept his old clothes. His bed
Was the floor where he slept with
an old army blanket.

When does the story
take place?
When Santiago arrives
from the beach to take
a rest after a exhausting
Fishing day

Changes in the setting
during the history:


This was his fortress when he
had needed some peace after
Failing in his attempt of fishing
A big fish.
When he got any success, this
Was the meeting place with his
Young friend. After that,
They celebrated in the
Terrace.
The emotional condition decided
the atmosphere inside his home.
An atmosphere of happiness or
An atmosphere of deception and
Rage.

CHARACTERS
CHARACTER
Santiago



ACTS
He sometimes
Hallucinated with his
Past memories. He wanted to
Be back there.
He dreamt that he was by his idol,
The baseball player Joe
DiMaggio











FEELS
He felt disappointed
With all the fails through
His current life. He
Thought he was a
Loser.














SAYS
He said he sailed
By his own because his
Only friend was inhibited by
His parents.

He said also that he went to the
Hunting because he needed to
Survive with something in spite of
He was a disgraceful person.















LIVES
He lived as a humble
Fisherman in a small and
Dilapidated house by the sea.
In summary, his life conditions
were extreme.











LOOKS
He looked like a thin,
gaunt with blotches
and scars on his body.










OTHER ACTIONS
He was almost atheistic.

He thought the animals were
his siblings.

He hid the death of his wife.







CHARACTER
Manolin






FEELS
He was sure of Santiagos
Abilities and he never
Lost the confidence.











LIVES
He lives in a wealth family.
He had all the kinds of comforts.











LOOKS
He was a cheerful and
Full-blooded guy.
.











OTHER ACTIONS
He always expressed with
sincere acts his confidence in
Santiago.
He helped the old man satisfying
all he needed such as
with some food and
Providing some clothes.




















SAYS
You will fish a big fish.

You are a really great fishman.

Lets go Santiago. Catch one
Big fish. You can do it!


























ACTS
He looked as a friendly and a
Humble person in spite of being
A wealthy guy.















VOCABULARY
1) Word: Stew
Part of speech: Verb and noun
Definition: To cook meat, fruit,etc by slowly boiling. A dish of stewed meat.
2) Word: Blanket
Part of speech: Noun
Definition: A warm covering made of wool which is put on the bed. Something
which covers as a blanket.
3) Word: Sturdy
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Strong and healthy. Firm and well-made.

4) Word: Row
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To move a boat through the water using oars.


5) Word: Surf
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: The foam made as waves break on rocks or on the shore.
6) Word: Steady
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Firm, not shaky, regular, never changing.
7) Word: Gaunt
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Thin and bony in appearance.
8) Word: Liver
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A large organ in your body that purifies your blood.
9) Word:Depth
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition:The distance from the top downwards; deepness.


10) Word: Albacore
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A long-finned fish of the tuna family.
11) Word: Hook
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A small piece of metal shaped like a J, fixed at the end of a
fishing line to catch fish.
12) Word: Steer
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To control the course of a ship, car,etc.
13) Word: Swing
Part of speech: Verb
Definition: To move from side to side, or forwards and backwards from a fixed point.


14) Word: Patch
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition:A piece of material sewn on to a garment to cover a hole.

15) Word: Marlin
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A large saltwater game fish.


16) Word: Mast
Part of speech: Noun
Definition: A long upright pole for supporting the sails of a ship, an aerial, flag,etc.
17) Word: Alongside
Part of Speech: Preposition
Definition: Beside.
18) Word:Full-blooded
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Vigorous, strong, hearty.

CAUSE AND EFFECT




What happens:
Santiago a loser man
who dreamt to catch a big
Fish failed in his attempt of
Doing it. He felt disappointed
But with the skeleton as a proof
Gave back his honor.




His young friend, Manolin tried
To motivate him for pursuing his
Dreams.
Santiago said he would
Never got an important
success
Santiago was a mockery
Object of the rest of the
Fishmen.
Some sharks and birds ate
His huge prize.
Many difficulties went
Through his plan.
Nevertheless, his sense of
Self-confidence was able to
Avoid them.
Santiago carried out his plan
Of catching a big fish.

Santiago didnt catch any fish,
Therefore he felt his efforts
Were useless.
CONFLICT
The fish was back. It was
Strong and heavy so much so
His hand got a cramp and it
Was bleeding too. He wasnt
Able to move it till
He recovered the movement of
The hand and finally pulled
Out a giant fish.
Manolin bought the fishes for
Dinner and the bait. This
Guy motivated his old friend
With some words such as:
Youre a great fisherman,
Youll get a big fish someday.
However, the fish stopped to
Bit the bait and Santiago gave
Up his idea, but
Some sharks ate his big fish.
He felt disappointed and he
Went back home.
Santiago walked up to the
Sea, where he trusted in
Getting that one.
While he was waiting for the
Big fish, he noticed that
Something was moving
Strongly his boat. IT WAS
A BIG AND VIGOROUS FISH!

Manolin tried to motivate to
Santiago. He asked for fishing
Together. Finally, Santiago
Recovered his honor and his
Honor from the other fishermen.

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