ABSTRACT:The tough guy image refers to a series of character images created by Hemingway. They all had persevering and unyielding personality. Santiago in The Old Man and the Sea had perfect tough personalities and became the unique representative of tough guys. This thesis is aimed at making a deeper study of the inner spirits of Santiago in The Old Man and the Sea and to show his the tough guy image through analysis of the characteristics that Santiago represented in the novel. By discussing the detailed descriptions during the process of fishing, Santiago’s appearance, his mental activities, and the comparison between Santiago and other fishermen, a final conclusion can be reached that the tough guy image not only includes determination and willpower, but also includes a sense of destiny, loyalty to faith, and a special kind of love. 

Keywords: The Old Man and the Sea  Tough Guy Image  Santiago

摘要:硬汉形象指的是海明威所创造的一系列人物形象。他们都具有着顽强的毅力和不屈的个性。《老人与海》中的圣地亚哥所具备的完美硬汉品质，让他成为了独特的硬汉代表。本论文旨在通过探究分析圣地亚哥所展现出来的人物特点，进一步了解《老人与海》这本书的内在精神和圣地亚哥的硬汉形象。本文主要通过钓鱼的过程中的细节描述，圣地亚哥的外观特征，心理活动以及他与其他渔民的对比等进行研究。硬汉不仅有着常人没有的决心和毅力，还有宿命感和对信仰的忠诚，甚至一种与众不同的爱。

关键词：老人与海  硬汉精神  桑迪亚哥