1. Group Work: Understanding “the iceberg effect”.
Critics have described Hemingway’s style as “the iceberg effect” — because the extreme simplicity masks hidden depth of meaning (like an iceberg, which is mostly hidden beneath the surface of the ocean). Read the excerpt or any section of the novel, trying to find simple words, phrases or sentences that contain the following ideas. Different group may choose a different part of the story to explore and discuss.
·The conflict in his feelings about the marlin
·The conflict in his feelings about his relationship with nature
·The meaning of luck, fate and chance
·His feelings about himself
·The concept of worth
2. Pair Work: Show how each of the following themes is shown in Text A.
In your response, allude to special parts of the story by writing down the quotes which reflect each theme. You can add more themes to the list and discuss with your partner about both themes and quotes.
1) Resistance to Defeat
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2) Friendship and Love
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3) Youth and Age
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4) Pride
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5) Man and Nature
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6) Luck vs. Craft and Skill
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