What are three possible themes for the book the old man and the sea?

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What are three possible themes for the book the old man and the sea?

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There are quite a few study guides that can help you with your study of The Old Man and the Sea, most of which analyze the story, discuss themes and symbolism and other literary devices, and give character sketches.  A number of them have quotes.  If you do a search you will find many helpful resources.  Additionally hundreds of questions have been asked here on Y!A about Of Mice and Men so do a search for it in the Yahoo Answers search window and you will find lots of Q’s and A’s that should help you.    

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