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Modernism/Postmodern
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| "What is Modernism vs Postmodernism? | A reaction to enlightenment, two aspects of the same movement during the 20th century, |
| "What did technology affirm? | The belief of humans having the capability to better ourselves, |
| "What does Modernism state? | That traditional values were oppressive, divisive, and inefficient and should be replaced by rational values and intuition, |
| "What was Postmodernism a reaction to? | Modernism after World War II, |
| "What does Postmodernism lack? | A central hierarchy and/or that is complex, ambiguous, and diverse, |
| "What was Postmodernism towards modernism? | A nihilistic response, stating that there is not relative truth and identity, |
| "Who is Hemingway? | One of the most famous American writers, |
| "What did Hemingway write? | The Old Man and the Sea, |
| "Where did Hemingway go with his 4th wife? | Cuba, |
| "What was Hemingway a fan of? | Big-game hunting, |
| "What is the story of "The Old Man and the Sea" centered around? | Only 2 or possibly 3 characters, focused on isolation, |
| "What award did Hemingway receive for this book? | A Pulitzer Prize |
| 'How many days had Santiago gone without catching a fish at the start of the story?' | Eighty-four days |
| 'What did Santiago’s patched sail look like when furled?' | The flag of permanent defeat |
| 'What did the old man’s scars resemble?' | Erosions in a fishless desert |
| 'What feature of Santiago remained undefeated despite his age?' | His eyes |
| 'What baseball player is alluded to as a symbol of strength and inspiration for Santiago?' | Joe DiMaggio |
| 'What religious relics did Santiago keep in his shack?' | Sacred Heart of Jesus and Virgin of Cobre |
| 'What theme is highlighted when the boy and Santiago pretend about food and nets?' | Pride |
| 'What month is mentioned when the boy tells Santiago to keep warm?' | September |
| 'What did Santiago dream of instead of fish?' | Places and lions on the beach |
| "'What did Santiago call the fish during the struggle | showing respect?'" |
| 'What three things did Santiago call brothers?' | The fish and his two hands |
| 'What prayers did Santiago promise to say if he caught the fish?' | Ten Our Fathers and ten Hail Marys |
| 'What did Santiago promise to do if he caught the fish?' | Make a pilgrimage to the Virgin de Cobre |
| 'What food did Santiago wish for while at sea?' | Flying fish |
| 'What did Santiago fear would come after catching the marlin?' | Sharks |
| 'What did Santiago admit about killing the fish?' | He killed it for pride and because he was a fisherman |
| 'What did Santiago call the sharks when they attacked the marlin?' | Brothers |
| 'What did Santiago say after the sharks mutilated the fish?' | Now they have beaten me |
| 'What did Santiago vow to do against the sharks?' | Fight them until he died |
| 'What did the boy do when he saw Santiago’s damaged hands?' | He cried |
| 'What did Santiago say about the fish compared to himself during the struggle? | The fish is noble and more able |
| 'What three things did Santiago call brothers? | The fish and his two hands |
| 'What did Santiago say to himself about appearing stronger than he was? | 'Let him think I am more man than I am and I will be so' |
| 'What prayers did Santiago promise to say if he caught the fish? | 'Ten Our Fathers and ten Hail Marys' |
| 'What pilgrimage did Santiago promise to make if he caught the fish? | 'To the Virgin de Cobre' |
| 'What food did Santiago wish for while at sea? | Flying fish |
| 'What did Santiago realize about his preparation when facing the marlin? | He was unprepared due to pride |
| 'What did Santiago fear would come after catching the marlin? | Sharks |
| 'What did Santiago admit about killing the fish? | 'He killed it for pride and because he was a fisherman' |
| "'What did Santiago say to the shark | showing man vs. nature tension?" |
| 'What did Santiago feel after killing the shark? | "'Sorry |
| 'What did Santiago think after the sharks mutilated the marlin? | 'Now they have beaten me' |
| 'What did Santiago vow to do against the sharks? | 'Fight them until I die' |
| 'What was Santiago’s state after fighting the fish and sharks? | "'Tired |
| 'What did the boy do when he saw Santiago’s damaged hands? | He cried |
| 'What did the boy show by crying openly for Santiago? | He loved the old man more than himself |
| 'What did the proprietor say about Santiago’s catch? | 'There has never been such a fish' |
| 'What did the boy say when crying again about Santiago? | 'Damn my fish' |
| 'What event showed Santiago’s strength in his youth? | Arm wrestling match |
| 'What did the marlin pair illustrate when the male stayed beside the hooked female? | Hemingway’s biography reflected in characters |
| 'What was the old man’s reason for fishing? | He was born to fish |
| 'What literary device is defined as a situation that contradicts a rule but is true nonetheless? | Paradox |
| 'What did the old man wish regarding the boy and the sharks? | That he had met the boy before the sharks |
| 'What bird did people see at the beginning of the story? | Man-o-war bird (Frigatebird) |
| 'How did the old man’s attitude change toward the fish? | "He respected and loved it |
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