The Old Man and the Sea
Why does he lie about having food and starting a fire?
Why does Santiago lie about having food and strating a fire?
Why does Santiago lie about having food and strating a fire?
This is a ritual the Old Man and Manolin go through. Santiago offers food and Manolin declines. Manolin offers to start a fire and Santiago declines. They both know that Santiago has no food but Manolin does not want to embarrass the old man.