The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway: Key themes, characters, and events | Podcast

The podcast “The Old Man and the Sea” covers the novella’s key themes, characters, and events. Santiago’s battle with the marlin is not just a physical struggle but a metaphor for humanity’s existential battle with the forces of nature, isolation, and time. The story explores deep themes of perseverance, dignity, manhood, and the intergenerational transmission of wisdom.