Abstract: This paper analyzes the novel— The Old Man and the Sea. In the first, the second and the third chapters of the paper, I analyze the “tough guy” image of Santiago respectively in three aspects: words and action, spirit and body, appearance and character. In a word, this novel delivers us great spiritual shock. Behind Santiago are the eternal confidence, self-esteem and self-improvement. One can be destroyed but not defeated.

Key Words: fighting; tough guy; spiritual power

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Abstract:

Introduction-1

Chapter One   Santiago’s “Tough Guy” Image: Words and Action-2

  1.1 The words of Santiago-3

  1.2 The actions of Santiago-4

Chapter Two   Santiago’s “Tough Guy” Image: Spirit and Body-5

  2.1 Undefeated spiritual power of human beings-6

  2.2 Unbreakable body -7

Conclusion-8

Bibliography-9

Acknowledgements-10