中文摘要： 美国现代著名小说家海明威曾经说过：“人生本来就不是为了被打败的。人能被毁灭，但是不能被打败。”正是这种人生态度赋予了他笔下的桑提亚哥——勇敢、自信、自尊，永不屈服的性格特征。在《老人与海》主人公桑提亚哥身上，海明威寄托了他对人性的深刻理解和信念。他简朴，贫困而不寒酸，谦卑而不低贱，动作之中自有一股尊严，令人敬仰。在他身上，不仅凝聚了海明威主角模式卓绝的特质---压力下的冷静和优雅风度以及产生这种优雅感的自我控制力，还显示出了一种阔远宁静的心理素质。

关键词:老人与海；桑提亚哥；优雅；硬汉

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

Chapter 1 Introduction-1

1.1 Ernest Hemingway-1

1.2 Background of the Old Man and the Sea-1

1.3 Overall Structure of the Thesis-2

Chapter 2 Language Style in Revealing the Character of Santiago-3

2.1 Unique Language Style-3

2.2 Language Style Reflecting Self-Confidence in Old Fisherman-3

2.3 Language Style and Personality Traits-3

Chapter 3 Diverse Aspects of Santiago’S Character-5

3.1 Inner Strength-5

3.1.1 Physical Description-5

3.1.2 Basic of the Strength-5

3.1.3 Character Theme-5

3.2 Qualities of Tough Guy-6

3.2.1Grace under Pressure-6

3.2.2 A Man Can Be Destroyed but not Defeated-6

3.3 Extraordinary Qualities, Quietness and Open-Mindedness-7

Chapter 4 Conclusion-9

References-11

Acknowledgements-13