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The first fish that Santiago catches in "The Old Man and the Sea" is a giant marlin. This massive fish presents a major challenge for Santiago in his epic struggle at sea.
In the short story "The Old Man and the Sea," Santiago is the old man who goes out to sea to fish, and Marlin is the large fish he catches. Their relationship is one of struggle and respect, as Santiago sees the marlin as a worthy opponent and respects its strength and will to survive. At the same time, Santiago is determined to catch the marlin to prove himself as a skilled fisherman.
It would depend on how many fish he catches. Or how many the boat catches actually, not how many each man catches. When I say how many that means pounds of fish not numbers of fish.
The boy is not allowed to fish with the old man because he is no longer seen as lucky due to the old man's recent run of bad luck. The boy's parents have told him to fish on another boat that is more successful.
Matthew means man who catches many big fish
The green-sapped stick in "The Old Man and the Sea" is used by Santiago to help reel in the great marlin he catches. It is a tool to help him manage the strain of the fishing line and to control the movements of the fish during the epic battle at sea.
It means that he thinks you look like a fish.
Santiago promised to say a series of prayers and offer thanks to God if he was able to catch the fish from "The Old Man and the Sea." He pledged to make a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Cobre if his wish was granted.
The fish caught in "The Old Man and the Sea" is a giant marlin. It is a massive, powerful fish that the old man, Santiago, battles with for days as he struggles to reel it in.
Mandolin doesn't fish with Santiago anymore because of the old man's lack of luck, which affects Mandolin's own success. Santiago feels resigned to this change, understanding that it is part of Mandolin's decision to prioritize his livelihood over their friendship. Santiago remains determined and perseveres on his own, despite the loss of his fishing partner.
The old man in "The Old Man and the Sea" lives in a small coastal village in Cuba called Cojimar.
Santiago knows the fish is getting tired in The Old Man and the Sea by feeling the tension in the line easing and noticing the fish slowing down in its movements. He also observes the fish coming up to the surface more frequently and showing signs of fatigue in its behavior.