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    Loneliness is something that the old man‚ Santiago experienced throughout his life‚ one of the most painful things he must have felt was losing his wife. Having the reminder of her in his shack came to a point where he had to take down the picture because it made him more lonely‚ but he still kept the pieces that reminded him of her. As it says “On the brown walls of the flattened‚ overlapping leaves of the sturdy fibered guano there was a picture in color of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and another

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    Santiago as a Christ Figure Across the world‚ many think of Jesus Christ as the symbol of purity‚ love‚ and all things good. Although it is impossible for any being‚ fact or fiction‚ to become as ’perfect’ as Jesus Christ himself‚ there are characters that can be considered ’Christ like’ or resemble certain qualities of the Messiah. Ernest Hemingway’s character‚ the Old Man Santiago from The Old Man and the Sea is a Christ like character because of the way the young boy acted as his devoted

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    Santiago Calatrava. Calatrava is known worldwide for his architectural designs and sculptures‚ which combine fluid‚ almost aerial forms with strongly functional structure. "Wave" reflects the creative combination of engineering and movement that is the hallmark of Calatrava’s great architectural projects. Architect‚ artist‚ and engineer Santiago Calatrava was born on July 28‚ 1951‚ in the town of Benimamet‚ near Valencia‚ Spain. Calatrava family on both sides was engaged in the agricultural export

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    Santiago Hemingway Hero

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    Santiago: The Hemingway Hero The book Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is one like most Hemingway books. It contains‚ like most of his works‚ hidden meanings in the texts. Not only that‚ but the main character is one of an adventurous‚ glamorous lifestyle‚ much like Hemingway himself. Santiago‚ the main character of The Old Man and the Sea‚ has been debated over the topic as to whether or not he is actually worthy to be deemed a "Hemingway Hero." The "Hemingway Hero" In each of Hemingway

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    Who Is Santiago A Hero

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    and the Sea was written by Ernest Hemingway and published in 1952. This novel is the story of a struggling seasoned fisherman who has the opportunity to have the greatest catch of his life. His most notable attribute is his unquenchable spirit. In Santiago‚ the main character of The Old Man and the Sea‚ Hemingway has created a hero who personifies honor‚ courage‚ endurance‚ and faith. No amount of pain or abuse can quench Santiago’s invincible honor. He is constantly taunted by other fishermen about

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    Santiago and The Crystal Merchant Sometimes changes are required to make life easier when you are struggling. In the novel‚ The Alchemist‚ Santiago suggests that the crystal merchant should change in order to improve his business. When the merchant agrees with Santiago’s brilliant ideas‚ many positive things start to happen. In this part of the novel‚ Santiago had just gotten robbed and he has no way to survive. Desperate for food‚ he offers his assistance to a crystal merchant in exchange

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    into a calm and humble man The first factor which distinguishes Santiago from his younger colleagues is the wide knowledge that he has of the local marine environment. It is undeniable that having devoted himself entirely to fishing has provided him with a deep understanding of the seascape and a “preterite ability to see through and beyond what is immediately apprehended by the physical eye” (Strychacz 243). As Gurko claims‚ Santiago is “a superb craftsman who knows his business thoroughly and practises

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    Santiago vs COMELEC

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    G.R. No. 127325 March 19‚ 1997 MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO‚ ALEXANDER PADILLA‚ and MARIA ISABEL ONGPIN‚ petitioners‚  vs. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS‚ JESUS DELFIN‚ ALBERTO PEDROSA & CARMEN PEDROSA‚ in their capacities as founding members of the People’s Initiative for Reforms‚ Modernization and Action (PIRMA)‚ respondents. SENATOR RAUL S. ROCO‚ DEMOKRASYA-IPAGTANGGOL ANG KONSTITUSYON (DIK)‚ MOVEMENT OF ATTORNEYS FOR BROTHERHOOD INTEGRITY AND NATIONALISM‚ INC. (MABINI)‚ INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES

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    Santiago Nasar Symbolism

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    around is the death of Santiago Nasar. The deflowering of Angela Vicario out of wedlock by Santiago Nasar is the basis of his death by Angela’s twin brothers. Magical realism has a large role in the novel that can be displayed through symbolism. The death of Santiago Nasar can have a deeper meaning when it relates so strongly to the death of Jesus Christ. There are many key similarities that are mentioned from Gabriel Garcia-Marquez. Some of these similarities include how Santiago Nasar was

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    Life of Emeralda Santiago

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    Leslie Mejia Mrs. Willette Book Report 13 March 2013 Life of Esmeralda Santiago When I was Puerto Rican is a memoir of Esmeralda Santiago’s (referred to as Negi in the book) childhood and how she overcame her struggles after moving from her home country of Puerto Rico to The United States. She lived a poor life in Santurce‚ Puerto Rico for 13 years before her mother decided to move Negi and her seven siblings to Brooklyn‚ New York in 1961‚ in hopes of a better life. When the family arrived

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