The Old Man and the Sea
Why do you think the old man liked Joe DiMaggio so well?
Why do you think the old man liked Joe DiMaggio so well?
Why do you think the old man liked Joe DiMaggio so well?
DiMaggio was a hero to Santiago because of his skill and tenacity. He was a symbol of manhood. When Santiago cuts his hand, he likens the situation to DiMaggio's playing in pain as he fights off the debilitating symptoms of his bone spur.
The Old Man and the Sea