37 pages • 1 hour read
Rodman PhilbrickThe Young Man and the Sea
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2004A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Essay Topics
1.
What does the Mary Rose symbolize, and what is the significance of Skiff seeking to repair it? Use evidence from The Young Man and the Sea to support your answer.
2.
What does Skiff’s small wooden skiff (boat) symbolize? Why is it significant that Skiff caught his bluefin tuna using the skiff and his father’s gifted harpoon? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
3.
How do fog and sunlight develop The Importance of Resilience? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
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