1. Introduction. How the old man lives and how much the fish will mean to him if he catches it. For example no fish for 84 days. (Do not give my own point of view)

2. Start with saying things about how he is on his own looking for big fish. Characteristics and quotes – must be strong, skilled etc…

3. Obstacles. Cramped hand, lack of sleep, limits on water. All these reasons not making the man in a not very fit condition for catching the big fish.

4. Questions that arise from the starting question. Must everything deserve a reward? Why wouldn’t the man be worthy of the fish? What is worthiness? Was everything for nothing?

5. Conclusion? Old man is worthy of the fish. Link to characteristics. Could anyone be a survivor, does that mean they are worthy of the fish?

(Still thinking about the order of these points).