Neruda teaches Mario how to use poetry in everyday life. He informs Mario that poetry can be used to show how he views his life and how beautiful the world around him is. In the beginning, Mario sees the ocean as an enemy. It makes him sick and he cannot tolerate the smell of the fish. But, Neruda shows him that the ocean is the source of income for many people

After Mario learns how to express himself his life changed drastically. He finally worked up enough courage to talk to the woman he loves and later marries her. He also learns to stand up for what he believes in. When a fisherman was asked to lower his price, Mario told the customer that the fisherman was going to be firm with his prices. Finally, in the end Mario was asked to read his poetry in front of hundreds of people and he gladly agreed. Neruda's influence changed Mario from a quiet expressionless person to an outspoken poet.

Through conversation and poetry, Neruda inspires Mario to see the world in a different prospective. Mario learned how to analyze the world and express it in poetic form. He finally realized that nature is beautiful and inspiring instead of being unp

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