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It had been 40 days before Santiago caught a fish.
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.
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because they are of the same cloth; neither will give up the fight. and Santiago admires the great fish as one does an older brother.
The techniques of netting, harpooning, and pole-and-line fishing used by early fishermen were eventually replaced by more efficient methods of catching fish.
he catches a marlin
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.
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Because he feel like his stomach is being abuse.
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.
Santiago planned to say 100 Our Fathers and 100 Hail Marys on the day he caught the biggest fish of his life. He made this promise thinking he was not going to land the marlin.
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.