The Hidden Meaning in Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea"

In Ernest Hemingway's novel The Old Man and the Sea, there are numerous symbols that form a well-illustrated portrait of the human condition. Between the main character Santiago and the numerous trials he faces is the primary source of conflict in the novel. It's one thing to catch a gigantic marlin, but it's another to bring it back from the jaws of a pack of sharks. In the beginning, Santiago is unable to catch a single fish. After that, he sets out on a fishing trip and reels in the biggest catch of his life. He finally reels in the marlin after a long battle. During his return journey, the marlin is attacked by sharks, resulting in his death. The marlin has been devoured by the sharks when Santiago returns home, and he is worn out from the fight. Hemingway uses the marlin, Santiago, sharks, and lions as allegories in this storey. As depicted by Hemingway's use of symbols, perseverance is measured not only through sacrifice and suffering, but also by enduring to the end. 

#BlackLivesMatter: From a Cry Against Racial Injustice to Changing Socio-Political Landscape of America

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The United States of America has for decades conditioned the world into thinking that it indeed was and still is the beacon of freedom. The 1^st Amendment of the constitutional law has become synonymous with a trite that is quoted in the most unsuspected places. However, not so far in History after the abolitionist movement took place in the USA, and the black slaves were lawfully freed – instances like Rosewood Massacre and Tulsa war served as a reminder that perhaps, the racism had indeed seeped deep in the culture of the American land. And perhaps, laws alone did not do much justice to help mitigate the cause of Black People and perhaps, there was still a dire need for the institutional as well as, societal racism to be dismantled from the ground up.

All the fans of Young-Adult, Physiological Romance Unite! This book is for you!

 

The novel starts with a very controversial statement;

Is it a good day to die?

Death is a long-term fascination of Theodore Finch.

Theodore Finch is an infamous high school senior, an old-fashioned soul, and a “man build like a bull.” He is difficult to understand and on top of that his untamed nature has earned him a new name, Theodore Freak. Not that he is very happy about that. Theodore would address himself as someone rather, pre-historic. Above all, he is the kind of person who would find it worthwhile for someone to smile at them, genuinely. It's so worthwhile that he might as well fall in love with them. These small finite moments would give him a little satisfaction with his otherwise, very grey life. But unfortunately, as soon as they vanish – he would find himself just an inch away from jumping off some bell tower, or a cliff, or maybe the Purina tower.

Here is why you need to make Kimchi RIGHT NOW!

UPDATE: Recent studies show that kimchi can even fight off COVID '19!!!

Kimchi is a probiotic Lactic-Acid Fermented vegetable food that is a staple in Korean Cuisine. Basically, it's a probiotic SUPERFOOD (which is GOOD). It is ethnic food. Kimchi is made of many types of vegetables including radishes, red pepper, cabbages, etc. These vegetables are mixed with vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, spices, and red chilies, etc., and then fermented for 3-4 days at room temperature. It has pH of about 4.2-4.5. 

How Temperature Was Measured Throughout History?

While in today’s age, it might seem like an easy task to get the most accurate temperature. However, it was not as straightforward in the early ages. It was only 18^th century when a systematic system of measurement was introduced. Before this, no cohesive method to measure objects or substances was present. So inquisitive mind might ponder over how the objects in past were measures. Perhaps, the cursory visual inspection came handy. But how would you measure something that you can’t even see at those ages? Think of Temperature. There is no doubt that the idea of ‘temperature’ has been around for centuries but there was no tool to measure it. The scholars from early ages tend to describe the temperature (the hotness and coldness of it, essentially) rather than measuring it. It was this knowledge that has been passed around among cultures in different times that lead to the accurate measurement of temperature.