The Old Man and the Sea

Why does Santiago want the fish to jump?

Pages 55-72

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He wanted the fish to lose its strength and end the struggle more quickly.

Santiago hopes that the fish will jump, because its air sacs would fill and prevent the fish from going too deep into the water, which would make it easier to pull out.

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