Setting: In a distant country, near ocean
Conflict: a boy vs. himself
Climax: The fish(mermaid) was set free to the ocean, and the boy also dissapeared.
Symbol: the mermaid represents his ideal of love
IRony:The boy is in love with the mermaid, but the mermaid is only a fish to others so nobody believes him.
Theme: Everyone has their own thoughts and not every one of them can be accepted by others.