The Old Man and The Sea : Book Review
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English
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Learn the Theory
Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.
Practice Problems
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Revise & Test
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What to Focus On
- The old man is a skilled Cuban fisherman.
- He cannot catch any fish for eighty-four days.
- Manolin is his young apprentice and is forced to work with another fisherman.
- The story has a strong link with Hemingway’s life.
- Hemingway knew fishing in Cuban waters.
- He was injured by shrapnel in Italy during WWI.
- Hemingway uses simple and pithy language.
- His sentences are short and straight-forward.
- He uses very few words, but each word matters.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The old man is a young fisherman who simply goes out for a normal catch.
Manolin leaves the old man by choice because he is no longer loyal.
The marlin is just a small fish and is not important to the meaning of the novel.
Memory Tips
The old man's bad luck for eighty-four days
Manolin's situation
The old man's decision to sail farther
Hooking the marlin on the eighty-fifth day
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