In Hemingway's novel "The Old Man and the Sea" there is a common relationship between Santiago and the fish that dealt with respect but the desire to conquer. Within this relationship Hemingway describes Santiago's feelings and attitudes toward the fish and how these feelings change. At first, Santiago was glad he hooked the fish, then he felt sorry for the fish, and finally he felt guilty for going out so far. He describes Santiago's views …showed first 75 words of 507 total…

…showed last 75 words of 507 total…In conclusion, Hemingway describes Santiago's changing views of the fish using stylistic elements such as diction and tone. Both tone and diction work hand in hand to keep the reader on their toes. Without diction and tone Hemingway would lose his audience's attention. Both of these stylistic elements combined create Hemingway's unique style. Even though Hemingway may confuse some of his readers his writing remains effective throughout the passage and the rest of the novel.