The old man is a hero. At first he struggles days and nights to kill the giant marlin after waiting a long time to get a fish. Then he has to fight against the sharks who want to eat the marlin. He is alone in the small boat with little food and eqipment. Still he keeps his head clear and do the right things.
After the pilot Chesley Sullenberger landed the aeroplane on the river between the skyscrapers of New York City, he got the price "Key to the city" and the mayor referred to Hemingway who says that a hero is a man who keeps his mind clear under pressure and do the right things.
They both are heroes.
In response to "The old man and the sea" by Ernest Hemingway.
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I agree in your view of Ernest Hemingway "The old man and the sea". But maybe it`s more about the daylife`s heroes than the pilots heroic action when he manage to take the plane down in a very skillfull and strong way and save the passangers. The pilot gets the whole worlds publicity and recognition, but the old man nearly nothing. Just a point og view.
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