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The Marlin
Pages 44-45
More than just a fish!
The marlin is a symbol in this allegory – a worthy adversary, a
brother of the sea, a deadly opponent and an opportunity to test oneself in the ultimate test
of wits and endurance
Bulged
Verb
Suggests that the marlin is so big that it displaces lots of water
He came out unendingly...Adverb
Emphasises the sheer length of the marlin
...bright in the sun and his head
and back were dark purple and
a light lavender.
Adjectives
Implies the great beauty of the marlin
His sword was as long as a baseball bat
Simile
Reinforces that the marlin’s sword is strong and durable
...and tapered like a rapierSimile
Emphasises how sharp it is
...it re-entered it smoothly like a diverSimile
Reinforces the graceful way in which the marlin swims
The great scythe bladeMetaphor
Reinforces how dangerous the sword of the marlin is
Verb
Adverb
AdjectiveSimile
Metaphor
ReinforcesEmphasizes
SuggestsImpliesInfers
Draws attention to
Vocabulary for close analysis of text
Hemingway’s description of the marlin as it first jumps is an important moment in the narrative because.....
His use of verbs such as...... and ..... Emphasize .....
The author uses the adjective ....... To imply that....
Furthermore, Hemingway suggests that the fish....
These terms are combined with a series of powerful similes which reinforce the .....
The majesty and danger of the great fish is also reflected in the author’s use of metaphor...