The Old Man And The Sea: Analysis Of Santiago

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copes
with what he has. The sail on his boat is torn and tattered, consisting of
countless rags stitched together. Although a nicer sail would have been nice he
knew that he could get by with the one he has.
Santiago displayed a great deal of grace while under the pressure of
catching his great adversary. While battling the marlin he always keeps his eye
on the goal, and figures out new ways to get through the tight spots. Even when
it seem that all hope is lost, he continues to persevere, so he may achieve his
goal. When he is out at sea his hands cramp, and it looks as if he has to give
up the fish, but he decides to stick with it in a hope that he may strive
through the area of difficulty. His hands finally free up and he continues on
his mission, just glad that he did not give up. Sharks attack the marlin on his
voyage back to his small town, he works his hardest to keep them away. Santiago
finds unique ways to keep them away. He makes a spear out of his knife, a paddle,
and ...

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