The Old Man and the Sea

What are the old man's arguments with himself about whether or not killing the big fish is a sin?

( what arguments does he make for and against it being a sin?)

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The old man justifies killing the fish because it will keep him alive, in addition to feeding many people. He believes he's commited a sin because it was his own pride that led him to kill the fish rather than necessity. 

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The Old Man and the Sea