The Old Man and the Sea
what are santiago's thoughts of the marlin in "The old man and the sea"
from the novel the old man and the sea
from the novel the old man and the sea
Magnificent and glorious, the marlin symbolizes the ideal opponent. In a world in which “everything kills everything else in some way,” Santiago feels genuinely lucky to find himself matched against a creature that brings out the best in him: his strength, courage, love, and respect.