Hemingway heroes must be able to love an adversary even if you must kill it, to endure physical pain, and pass knowledge on to others. Santiago is the best example of a Hemingway hero.
The first Hemingway hero trait Santiago represented was he was able to love his adversary even though he had to kill it. Santiago adored and loved his fish even though he had to catch it and kill it. “Fish,” he said, “I love you and respect you very much. But I will kill you before this day ends” (Hemingway, 54). That quote just reiterates the fact that Santiago had a deep respect for the fish, but he would kill it when the time came. Santiago is the utmost worthy Hemingway hero.
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