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ABSTRACT
This article examines the application and semantic properties of conceptual metaphors in Ernest Hemingway's well-
known novel, "The Old Man and the Sea." The text's "water" metaphors are analyzed, and the author's incorporation
of cultural and religious connotations into these conceptual metaphors is explored.
KEYWORDS
Ernest Hemingway, The old man and the sea, conceptual water metaphors.
INTRODUCTION
Ernest Hemingway was an American writer, novelist,
and short story author who received the Nobel Prize in
1954. Men and personal travels are the two main
subjects of his literary works. American and British
literature from the 20th century have influenced his
writing. Hemingway spent some time working in
Chicago at several mundane occupations before
visiting France. During his time in Paris, he got to know
well-known American authors like Scott Fitzgerald,
Gertrude Stein, and Ezra Pound. He took inspiration
from them and published his first notable piece, "In
Our Time." Later, he became well-known around the
world for his pieces, which included "The Sun Also
Rises," "A Farewell to Arms," and "The Old Man and
the Sea". The Pulitzer Prize was awarded to the author
of "The Old Man and the Sea." The narrative recounts
the adventures of an 84-day fishing trip led by a Cuban
fisherman named Santiago. The author expertly uses
vivid imagery to convey his picture of life in this work.
This essay examines the text's language features and
Research Article
THE CONCEPTUAL WATER METAPHORS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE
Submission Date:
Sep 20, 2024,
Accepted Date:
Sep 25, 2024,
Published Date:
Sep 30, 2024
Crossref doi:
https://doi.org/10.37547/ajsshr/Volume04Issue09-18
Haydarova Umida
Teacher of Applied English department, English language and literature faculty, Fergana state university,
Uzbekistan
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Volume 04 Issue 09-2024
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American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research
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VOLUME
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ISSUE
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AGES
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111-113
OCLC
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1121105677
Publisher:
Oscar Publishing Services
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considers the conceptual metaphors that are
connected to "water" that are employed in the story.
The main metaphor, the sea itself, has an unconscious
element and is compared to wisdom, nature, and
untamed creation, according to the academic article
"Metaphors in 'The Old Man and the Sea'" from
Delving Deep (2013). The image of the "big fish" also
refers to "searching for life." In his own words,
Santiago says, "My big fish must be somewhere." The
worth and fragility of the hero are made clear by the
fish and turtles.
METHOD
Conceptual metaphors are products of language and
cognition
that
represent
the
processes
of
understanding and reasoning. They are a concept
within the field of cognitive linguistics. These are real-
world experiences that regular people use to gain a
deeper understanding of a certain conceptual
framework. There are several examples of "water"
conceptual metaphors in American literature, including
"water is my home," "water is yard," "water is nectar,"
and "water is thoughts." These metaphors have
diverse language and cultural connotations in different
parts of the world. Particularly in Ernest Hemingway's
"The Old Man and the Sea," comparable applications
are discernible:
1)
The fish moved steadily and they travelled
slowly on the calm water.
The sea, fish, and elderly man are the main symbols
that may be found in the text if we focus on the core
ideas of the work. Furthermore, a lot of scholars think
that the work uses a variety of techniques to depict the
status of the American economy at the time. The
metaphor "calm water" draws a comparison between
a pleasant life and the calm, serene sea to convey the
notion of economic stagnation.
2)
The water was dark blue now, so dark that it
was almost purple. As he looked down into it he saw
the red sifting of the plankton in the dark water and the
strange light the sun made now.
The fact that the word "black" appears with the word
"water" three times in these examples shows that the
author uses the sea as a metaphor for life. The large
ocean is full of experiences that mold each person's
destiny, as shown by a range of hues: light blue
denotes youth, dark blue represents the difficult time
of work and tribulations, and violet, at the end, depicts
a new day and the meanings of life. The story
continues, describing the peculiar sunshine on the dark
water and implying that wisdom is present at every
instant.
To sum up, it can be claimed that the author uses a lot
of metaphors and pictures that are connected to the
idea of "water" in order to convey a variety of ideas on
this essential component of nature.
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