Write a note on the importance of dreaming in the text
The dreams of lions have great significance in Santiago's life. They remind him of his glorious youth. The old man dreams of lions when he is in great crisis or trouble. He derives courage, strength, will-power, inspiration and hope from these dreams. Dreams of lions sustain him to live and fight with new spirit and gusto. That’s why the writer says:“He no longer dreamed of great fish, storms, women, great events, fights, contests of strength nor his wife. He only dreamed of lions and places.” We have three references to the dreams of lions. He dreams before going to the fishing expedition. Because he has caught no fish for 84 days. He derives hope and courage. Second, during the fishing expedition, when he is dead tired, he dreams of lions to console himself.
Third, when he comes back after losing his battle with sharks, he dreams of lion again. The old man dreams of lions to forget his sufferings, agonies, sorrows and torture. These dreams of lions fill his soul with new spirit and valour. He gets ready to face wild forces of nature. The dreams of lions reveal the optimistic nature of the old man. These dreams of lions also give us message of hope and courage. Man should not be pessimist because:
“Every doud has a silver lining.
“In the sea of agonies, there are also green island.”
So, these dreams of lions inject hope and courage into the veins of Santiago and fill his soul with spirit.
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