Old Man and the Sea- Techniques

In the book the Old Man and the Sea, the author uses a few techniques to keep the readers interested in the book. For example, the author uses suspense as a technique throughout the old man's journey. From the moment the old man sets out at sea, the author uses suspense and sets the tone for a big catch that day. The old man had said that he was going to change his luck and catch a big fish, and by saying that the author added suspense to the old man's fishing trip. The author also uses suspense as the old man hooks the marlin. The old man has the fish on the line for three days, all the while leaving us readers wondering if he will catch the fish or not. A few times during this three day period, the author adds suspense by describing the pain the old man is enduring while he has this fish on the line. This adds suspense because while reading this, it leaves you to wonder if the old man will have enough energy and strength to survive and kill the fish or if he will be lost at sea. A lot of suspense is added after the old man has killed the marlin while he is traveling back home. The great fish is being attacked by sharks of all kinds, and it is a very suspenseful part in this book. It is suspenseful because you have read about everything this poor old man has went through to catch this fish, and then you have to see him prize getting eaten. It is also suspenseful because we never know if he will ward off the sharks or if they will continue to destroy his fish. The author uses many techniques to enhance the reading and to make it more enjoyable for the reader. This was a really short book, but it was a very suspenseful all the way to the end.

Bibliography

Hemmingway, Ernest. Old Man and the Sea. New York: Scribner, 1996. Print.