Even in the face of ordeal and struggle, Santiago, the old man demonstrates ethics and qualities that personify “Code Hero”, one of these many ethics is friendship, which is demonstrated through courage and endurance. Even when the old man is alone, he hopes and thinks of his young friend, the youth, Manolin. “I Wish I had the boy.” (306) The fact that Manolin crosses the old man’s mind so many times must signify the strength and comfort the boy’s presence gives Santiago. The thought of this strength and comfort Santiago finds in Manolin is what actually helps the Old Man endure the battle with the Marlin. Sort of like a “talisman” which is an object that brings good luck or thought to have magic powers. Furthermore it isn’t an object it is