Objectives Students will be able to describe key literary elements in OMAS and take notes on the author/context. Students will be able to demonstrate comprehension by completing section 1 of their study guide.

The Old Man and the Sea By: Ernest Hemingway

Author Background Was born to an affluent family in Chicago Began writing in high school Became an ambulance driver during World War I in Italy

Author Background Moved to Paris to pursue a writing career Lived in Paris and met Gertrude Stein and Ezra Pound, two famous writers who influenced him greatly

Hemingway Revealed Hemingway loved adventure and his stories reflect this Was an avid hunter and sportsman Known for his to- the-point, non- descriptive form of writing

Old Man and the Sea He lived in Cuba while writing The Old Man and the Sea The Old Man and the Sea was published in full by Life magazine and sold all 5.3 million copies within 48 hours

Hemingway’s Accolades May 1953: Hemingway wins a Pulitzer Prize for writing The Old man and the Sea October 1954: Hemingway wins the Nobel Prize in Literature He is known for his Code Hero, a man who is stoic and stays strong against sometimes unbeatable odds.

Literary Elements Setting (time and place) –A Cuban village near Havana –Mostly set on the sea in the Gulf Stream Characters 1. Santiago—Old Cuban fisherman 2. Manolin—The boy who is Santiago’s friend

Hemingway’s Code Hero A hero….. must be courageous but must avoid death at all costs does not have self-pity, but he does have self discipline and control realizes death is in all things, therefore, he tries to live life fully is a person of action practices humility—doesn’t discuss his achievements faces his greatest trial alone and tests himself to his limit.

On Loose-leaf… What are your expectations for Old Man and the Sea?

Skiff (n) A flatbottom open boat of shallow draft, having a pointed bow and a square stern and propelled by oars, sail, or motor

Mast (n) Nautical A tall vertical spar, sometimes sectioned, that rises from the keel or deck of a sailing vessel to support the sails and the standing and running rigging.

Harpoon (n) A spear like weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.

Marlin

Marlin…something smells fishy! The larger species include the Atlantic blue marlin, Makaira nigricans, which can reach metres (19.58 ft) in length and 818 kilograms (1,800 lb) in weight, and the Black marlin, Makaira indica, which can reach in excess of 5 metres (16 ft) in length and 670 kilograms (1,500 lb) in weight.Atlantic blue marlinBlack marlin

Summary How will this knowledge help you better understand the novel? Based on these notes and the title, make a prediction about what this book will be about.

WHIP AROUND Something new I learned was _____ Something interesting I learned was___ Something I am still confused about is/are ____________