Essay About Lance Armstrong And Old Men

Code Hero
Essay Preview: Code Hero
Report this essay
Two Heads Are Better Than One
Santiago is my code hero because he shows endurance during the struggle between trying to catch the marlin and courage for still fishing, despite the putdowns and insults said against Santiago. Santiago is and old men living in a village near the ocean. Hes old, poor, and considered as a joke by the fellow fishermen. He is taken care of by a boy named Manolin, who helps and guides Santiago. According to the book “Old man and the sea”, Santiago demonstrates endurance when he struggled for 7 days trying to catch the marlin. Santiago at the beginning of the book was tired and old, every morning there is nothing to look up to but the mocking and insults of the other fishermen. Not having caught anything in about 86 days, Santiago depends on Manolin. Desperate to catch a fish he uses the chance to make an attempt to catch the marlin. The marlin the size of the boat would be a long struggle especially for Santiago. Determined and dedicated, Santiago endures the struggle for 7 days until his death. In the novel “old man and the sea” Santiago shows courage by going after the marlin, even if he is made fun of and picked at. Being able to keep fishing and have the courage to go after the marlin shows his ability to not care. Santiago is my literary hero because of his endurance and courage. To keep going, just as this person who I consider is a modern day hero is Lance Armstrong. Lance Armstrong has been through so much, similar to what Santiago has gone through. Lance Armstrong was born on Sept 18, 1971 in Plano, Texas. He is the only rider to win seven Tour de France titles. Lance Armstrong is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed after the 1996 tour de France. The cancer spread to his lungs and brain requiring extensive chemotherapy and surgery for months. Armstrong has gone through a lot with his cancer. Usually people who go under chemotherapy get weak and tired. Armstrong went