describe the connection santiago feels toward the Marlin.

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relationship between marlin and santiago

The old man is the spiritual father of the boy . He tought him how to fish. The boy loves him as if he were his real father. He brings supper and beer for the old man because he knows that the old man has nothing to eat. The old man gave the boy so much love and affection which is coming back to the the old man from the boy. The relationship is full of love and affection for each other.