The Sequence of Events in the Text

The Old Man and the Sea

In the novel "The Old Man and the Sea" written by Ernest Hemingway, the story follows an aging fisherman named Santiago who has not caught fish in 84 days. One day, he sets out alone to the sea, determined to catch a big fish. He sails far out into the Gulf Stream, where he finally hooks a massive marlin. Despite his age and physical struggles, he battles with the fish for three days and nights. Eventually, Santiago is able to harpoon the marlin and tie it to his boat. As he makes his way back to the shore, Santiago fights off sharks who attack the marlin, leaving only its skeleton by the time he reaches land. Exhausted but triumphant, Santiago returns to his village with the skeleton of the marlin, bringing him respect and admiration from the other fishermen.

Events in Chronological Order

At first, Santiago has not caught fish in 84 days. Next, he sets out alone to the sea in search of a big catch. Then, he sails far out into the Gulf Stream where he hooks a massive marlin. Following this, he battles with the fish for three days and nights. After that, Santiago is able to harpoon the marlin and tie it to his boat. Subsequently, as he makes his way back to the shore, Santiago battles sharks who attack the marlin. Finally, exhausted but triumphant, Santiago returns to his village with the skeleton of the marlin.

¿Qué frases o palabras puedes añadir a cada oración para demostrar la secuencia de los eventos?

What phrases or words can you add to each sentence to show the sequence of events? Write a summary of the events of the text using phrases of order or time.

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