Prompt: Nature is interlaced with Santiago’s ordeal throughout the entire novel of The Old Man and the Sea. In a well written five paragraph essay, explain the importance the role of nature plays in the novel. Makes sure you choose one of the themes that we have discussed in class and explain how nature and/or Santiago’s relationship with nature emphasizes that theme. (The Human Condition, Love, Youth and Old Age, Luck vs Skill). Please make sure that you incorporate textual support to help support your answers.
Tasks for the essay
Answer how nature plays a role in the novel. (This should be generally stated in your intro paragraph.)
Which theme are you choosing? (Choose only one with three specific examples from the text. This should also be stated in your opening paragraph.)
How do your examples support your theme, and how does it relate to how nature is portrayed in the novel? (This is the analysis aspect for each of your body paragraphs.)