Book review
A man can be destroyed, but not defeated. On the choppy sea, a small sailboat was moving forward with difficulty. There was a thin old man leaning against the wooden fence alone, looking into the endless distance.
Santiago made a living by fishing. He had no harvest for 84 consecutive days. On the 85th day, he caught an unprecedented big fish. The big fish dragged a small boat and marched on the sea for two days. After his left hand was cut by the fishing line, Santiago did not let go. When the fish was attacked by the shark, he drove the shark away again and again. Santiago did his best, but finally the big fish was only eaten by a skeleton.
If we judge from the perspective of "whether there is fish to eat", San t iago has failed. If we judge from the perspective of "whether there is a certain harvest", San t iago has succeeded. Because, in this fishing process, he exercised his perseverance and will. He showed his bravery and tenacity. He showed "the grace of life under heavy pressure".
He has the soul of a hero. Santiago is not afraid of the surging waves and fights with the fate of life and death. He will not give up even facing the obstacles of reality again and again. He unyielding resisted the fate, never bowed in the face of challenges and difficulties, and explained to us the spirit of courage and struggle, which is where his "great glory" lies.
He also has the love of nature. Seeing that the seabirds did not find food, Santiago would be sad for them. He also loved flying fish and dolphins, and respected his opponent, the marlin. When others complained about the stinginess of the ocean, San t iago saw the greatness, selflessness and tolerance of the ocean. He is strong and gentle, compassionate, and will not bully or despise nature. This created his unique humanity facing nature.
He has a heart of abundance. In the lonely situation, he still has broad thinking and simple heart. He praised the greatness of nature, admired the dignity of life, and thought about the situation of human beings in the universe. He would talk to himself alone on the drifting sea, and sometimes he could even sum up a simple philosophy of life. This symbolizes the strength of his spirit.
The old man not only fights with all kinds of big fish in reality, but also shows his "tough guy" spirit in dreams. The old man often has lions in his dreams. The lion is the embodiment of the old man's spiritual strength. Like the king lion in the forest, San t iago also aspires to become a real "tough man" and takes action. He did not flinch in the face of strong enemies, resisted again and again, and bravely defended his victory fruits, which all proved his perseverance and bravery. Facing the life like a dangerous sea, San t iago chose to fight like a lion. This heroic attitude encourages us to face difficulties and hardships bravely in real life.
Santiago's spirit of self-improvement has surpassed secular utilitarianism, and has also brought a clear sense of direction to the world. It also conveys a universal value that never gives up. As Shi Tiesheng said, "The limitations of destiny can last forever, but unyielding challenges cannot be lost for a moment." Santiago's chivalrous character is not based on his sword, but on his own
See. After reading the book "The Old Man and the Sea", Santiago became the first hero image I would think of. His life is not perfect. Even if he is a spiritual strong man, he cannot avoid being enslaved by the weak, just as he is fishing for the potbellied tourists. But I love his truth and the burning spirit even more than Huang Feihong, who is chivalrous, upright and unrestrained. The words "A man should be strong" may be the best conclusion of his strong life.
In the process of pursuing our goals, we, like San t iago, will go through hard struggle and long persistence, feel the pain of wind and rain, and feel the loneliness and suffering of traveling alone. Sometimes, despite all our efforts and suffering from everything, we still fail to achieve our initial goals. At this point, we would like to ask: if we are not necessarily able to reach the other side of the ideal, should we start this journey? Should we try to take risks in the storm? Should I do my best in the whole journey? The answer is yes. However, the significance of starting is not only the end point, but also the process. In the process of efforts, we constantly exercise ourselves, and we will become stronger under the hardships. We will become more tenacious under the hardships. We will become more intelligent and patient in the process of solving problems and difficulties.
In many cases, we can not narrowly define "de" as the achievement of goals or the affirmation of the outside world, but also see our mental and ability growth in the pursuit process. In fact, as long as we do something with heart, no matter what the final result is, we will get something
Obtained. No matter whether you succeed or not, you will get something in the end. If you understand this truth, you don't have to be afraid of failure. You don't have to give up starting and trying because you are afraid of failure.
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