Marlin And Santiago's Relationship Essay

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Have you ever had a relationship with something in nature? Santiago from the book “Old man and the sea” had love and respect for the sea. Santiago has a unique relationship with the sea. He also has great respect for the fish he catches and kills to eat while he’s on the sea. Santiago’s relationship with the fish is very different from other fisherman. Santiago has a great relationship with the sea and giant marlin. He wants to kill the marlin but he also respects its life. At times Santiago even calls for the marlin to take his life. The old fisherman feels a relationship which is a different relationship than other fishermen except the boy. Santiago feels sorry for the Marlin as he feels sorry for himself. The marlin represents Santiago

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