The Old Man and the Sea

explain the significance of " take a good rest , small bird .. then go in and take your chances like any man or bird or fish "

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Santiago feels he has a sympathetic relationship with the creatures of the sea. He understands them and feels one with them. The bird is not unlike himself who rests and takes his chances in the wild ocean.

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