How did Santiago think of the sea in the Old Man and the Sea?
Santiago thinks of the sea as a woman….. feminine. He always thought of the sea as la mar which is what people call her in Spanish when they love her. Sometimes those who love her say bad things of her but they are always said as though she were a woman.
What would others think if they saw Santiago talking to himself?
He wonders when he developed the habit of talking to himself but does not remember. He thinks that if the other fishermen heard him talking, they would think him crazy, although he knows he isn’t. Eventually, the old man realizes that he has sailed so far out that he can no longer see the green of the shore.
How does Santiago realize that the fish he caught is big?
He can’t believe the fish is so big. Eventually he sees the huge scythe blade of the fish’s tail. Santiago prepared his harpoon long before, so now he reminds himself to be calm and strong and bring the fish in close. Many times, Santiago hauls the fish closer but the fish manages to right itself and swim away.
Which animal does Santiago think of as his friends?
The stars come out. Santiago considers the stars his friends, as he does the great marlin. He considers himself lucky that his lot in life does not involve hunting anything so great as the stars or the moon. Again, he feels sorry for the marlin, though he is as determined as ever to kill it.
How does Santiago lose the fish?
The old man thinks that the fish is killing him, and admires him for it, saying, “I do not care who kills who.” Eventually, he pulls the fish onto its side by the boat and plunges his harpoon into it. The fish lurches out of the water, brilliantly and beautifully alive as it dies.
What is the relationship between the boy and the old man?
Their relationship is based on friendship and they both rely on each other for warmth and love. The old man has no one to rely on or to take care of him and this is where the boy comes in. Although the relationship is solely based on friendship, the boy voluntarily looks after the old man and the old man does the same.