Fish and Shellfish in Literature

Santiago, the protagonist of The Old Man and the Sea, catches a giant marlin after a long and arduous struggle.

Mack is the name of the protagonist's cat in Cannery Row. He is a large, black cat who is often seen wandering around the cannery.

The Blue Anchor is the name of the inn where Pip meets Estella in Great Expectations. It is a small, cozy inn located in the village of Satis House.

Moby-Dick is the name of the white whale that Captain Ahab seeks revenge against in Moby-Dick. It is a large, powerful whale that has eluded capture for many years.

The walrus and the carpenter eat the oysters in The Walrus and the Carpenter. They are depicted as greedy and selfish creatures who have no regard for the oysters' lives.

Algernon Moncrieff is the character who is always eating cucumber sandwiches in The Importance of Being Earnest. He is a young, wealthy man who is known for his eccentric behavior.

Jim is the runaway slave who helps Huck escape down the Mississippi River in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He is a kind and loyal friend who teaches Huck about the importance of freedom and equality.

Gollum's Fish is the name of the fish that Gollum catches and eats in The Lord of the Rings. It is a small, slimy fish that Gollum finds in the Dead Marshes.

Napoleon is the pig who becomes the leader of the farm after the animals rebel against the humans in Animal Farm. He is a ruthless and ambitious pig who uses his power to oppress the other animals.

Saleem Sinai is the character who is born at the stroke of midnight on the day of India's independence in Midnight's Children. He is a magical child who has the ability to communicate with other children who were born at the same time.

The Buendías are the family that is cursed to endure a cycle of violence and incest in One Hundred Years of Solitude. They are a wealthy and powerful family, but they are also plagued by tragedy.

Beloved is the name of the ghost of the baby that Sethe kills in Beloved. She is a haunting presence in Sethe's life, and she represents the guilt and shame that Sethe feels over her actions.

The Man is the name of the man who travels with his son through a post-apocalyptic world in The Road. He is a strong and determined man who is willing to do whatever it takes to protect his son.

Jude St. Francis is the character who is a brilliant surgeon but also struggles with addiction and self-harm in A Little Life. He is a complex and tragic character who is both loved and admired by those who know him.

The Traveling Symphony is the name of the traveling symphony that performs Shakespeare's plays in a post-apocalyptic world in Station Eleven. They are a group of dedicated artists who are committed to keeping culture alive in a world that has been ravaged by disease.