In this slow going, interesting, and action pact book we see a very aged man following his dreams. Many people made fun of Santiago which drove him to go back out to sea. While many of the fisherman find him weak and a lair,we will find him a strong,humble but also in suffering.
Santiago was an elderly Cuban fisherman who has had a streak of bad luck for eighty four days. He is very persistent in wanting to catch the “big fish” that will feed him and put money in his pocket. In other words he is suffering and is the laughing stock of the whole town. Yet he goes out and searches for the big catch. Though hungry and tired he has not yet been discouraged.
Santiago's battle with the fish is not only a battle of strength, but a battle of
Santiago was an elderly Cuban fisherman who has had a streak of bad luck for eighty four days. He is very persistent in wanting to catch the “big fish” that will feed him and put money in his pocket. In other words he is suffering and is the laughing stock of the whole town. Yet he goes out and searches for the big catch. Though hungry and tired he has not yet been discouraged.
Santiago's battle with the fish is not only a battle of strength, but a battle of