BIBLICAL ALLUSIONS AND SYMBOLISM IN THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

Abstract

The text “The old man and the sea” written by Hemingway describes the battle between the old manSantiago and the fish Marlin. The Old man and sea can be analyzed based on biblical influence whichcreate biblical allusions certainly.There are many symbols portrayed in this story which proves that “Man can beDefeated but not destroyed”. In this novel the protagonist is in the search of identity, and he tries to prove himselfas a fisherman. His determination and hope let him to explore his expedition with the witness of life lessons andstruggles.