What is the irony in the novel The Old Man and the Sea?

Answer 1

in the book the marlin is being eaten by sharks until just the bones are left. At the end of the book people just think the bones must be what's left of a shark

Answer 2

One irony in "The Old Man and the Sea" is that Santiago, who is physically weak and old, demonstrates immense strength and perseverance in his battle with the marlin. Another irony is that despite Santiago's valiant efforts, nature proves to be stronger as the sharks ultimately defeat him and destroy the fish he worked so hard to catch.

Answer 3

The irony is that the tourists thought that the marlin santiago caught was actually a shark.

Answer 4

The irony of The Old Man and the Sea is that, after days of struggling against the marlin, Santiago is robbed of his prize. Sharks attack the dead marlin while Santiago is hauling it home.