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1
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In what ways are the negative qualities of Santiago emphasized?

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poor, old, unlucky, worn-out, run down, less desirable

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What significance might Santiago and Manolin?

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it’s Spanish for St. James (Christ’s disciple that was a fisherman)

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How is luck important to Santiago and Manolin?

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each day he might get lucky-Manolin still has faith, but his father doesn’t- went 84 days without fish

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What is the relationship between Santiago and Manolin?

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father/son- Manolin’s teacher- best friends- enjoy each other’s company

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How is Santiago set off from the other fisherman?

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he’s poor and unlucky- younger=laughter older=respect they feel bad

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Describe Manolin’s character and discuss why he might behave as he does;.

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more mature-responsible for his family- caring, concerned, and loyal towards Santiago

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What in Santiago’s character makes him a hero?

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intelligent- doesn’t give up- role model- patient and precise

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How are the nightly precautions Santiago takes with his fishing equipment both realistic and optimistic?

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knows no one will take them, but he doesn’t want to take the chance- doesn’t want to tempt people

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What do the details of Santiago’s house reveal about him?

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poor- religious for luck- pictures of his dead wife

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Why do Manolin and Santiago talk about their cast net and fish and rice?

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they know that the stuff isn’t there . but it was a humorous attempt to accept that they are poor

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Describe Santiago’s and Manolin’s differing reactions to the Yankees’ defeat.

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Manolin= disappointment Santiago still has hope. Tries to teach him attention in courage, faith, and endurance.

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Why won’t Santiago borrow money?

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He thinks borrowing leads to begging- accepts food and bait

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How do Santiago’s and Manolin’s sleeping habits emphasize the contrast of youth and age?

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age= waking up early to have a longer day. youth=think they will have many other days

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Why, do you suppose, does Santiago dream about lions?

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vigor, youth, freedom, strength -Manolin reminds him of his childhood- longing to be free- he might be ready to die

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What is the boy’s reaction to being wakened?

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didn’t complain- he said mans got to do what a mans got to do

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How does this day’s trip differ from Santiago’s usual pattern?

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goes out further- past the deep wells

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17
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Why does Santiago call the sea “la mar”?

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thinks of the sea as being feminine- respects it rather than it being an enemy- beautiful, yet deadly

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What are Santiago’s feeling for creatures of the sea (including birds)?

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friends small=pity men-of-war (jellyfish) and shovelnose shark=hate respects birds and the marlin

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Describe ways in which Santiago demonstrates his fishing skill and explain why this is important to Hemingway hero?

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knowing how to row in the currents and how to hide his hook- mastered the skills of a fisherman- has to be exact

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20
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What two signs indicate that there are fish nearby?

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layer of plankton on the surface and the men-of-war bird circling

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What might the Portuguese men-of-war symbolize?

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problems with nature and the conflict of beauty vs. treachery

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22
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Why doesn’t Santiago worry about talking to himself?

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no one is there for him to bother -he knows he isn’t crazy

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23
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How does Santiago know he has hooked a marlin?

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took the bait at the depth of where a marlin would normally live -marlin also carefully nibbles the bait

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24
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Describe the steps Santiago must take in order to make sure the fish is caught.

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1.securely hooked

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How does he know he has caught a fish of extraordinary size?

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fish has been pulling the boat for hours

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How does Santiago feel about the marlin?

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feels bad -marvels about the power of the fish -respects and loves it -feels sorry for himself

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How does the story of Manolin and the two other marlin show that the boy is a suitable partner for Santiago?

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by Manolin showing respect for his prey

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28
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Why does Santiago wish the boy were there?

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wants him to see how big the fish is -Santiago enjoys the boy’s company -a lot of work -he’s lonely and wants the boy’s help

29
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Why does the fish lurch?

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the line must have slipped -might have gotten hurt

30
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How does Santiago’s comment about the fish’s pain help portray his own physical condition?

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his own back aches-both getting weaker

31
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What does the fish’s course tell about its strength?

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has been pulling the boat and Santiago for hours against the current

32
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Why does Santiago want the fish to jump?

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wants the air sacks to fill up, and it won’t be able to go as deep

33
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Explain how the old man can love the fish yet wish to kill it.

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respects its strength, yet Santiago needs food -he understands the fish

34
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In what ways are the fisherman and the fish alike?

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both strange, old, and wise with the same determination

35
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Describe Santiago’s right and left hands.

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right-string cut (stronger) left=cramp (weaker)

36
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What qualities of the fish are stressed by the description of his jump?

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purple, the color of royalty and strength. huge, grace, beauty -queen/king fish

37
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Why does Santiago say that the fish is more noble than he?

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the fish is having a harder time surviving than he is -doesn’t want the fish to know he’s cramped

38
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How are Santiago’s thoughts as he prays the thoughts of a “code hero”?

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he respects and admires his opponent (the marlin)

39
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In which direction does the fish turn? What does the turn tell Santiago?

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going with the current (east) -fish is getting tired and is coming closer to the surface

40
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What things does Santiago think of while the fish pulls? what do these thoughts have in common?

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baseball, lions, and arm- wrestling -strength and youth

41
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What two things does Santiago do to preserve his strength?

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eat flying fish, dolphin, and tuna and sleep

42
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What might Santiago’s dreams show about his present situation?

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to take a break from all of his pain into a peaceful dream -dreams of the sea and his arm falling asleep

43
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How does Santiago know that the fish is about to circle?

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he has studied the fish -can tell because of the struggle

44
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Why does Santiago rebuke his left hand?

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it failed him when he needed it most

45
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How does Hemingway stress the endurance of Santiago?

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he sees black spots and gets dizzy and he keeps trying

46
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Why does Santiago want the marlin to stop jumping once its air sacks are filled?

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if it keeps jumping, it will tear loose from the hook

47
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How is the fish’s size described? Does the description make it easier or harder to visualize the fish?

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bulk and huge

48
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How does the last battle suggest Santiago’s (and Hemingway’s) respect for the fish?

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Santiago calling the fish brother -thinks of the fish as an equal

49
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What is the slave work?

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lashing the fish and sailing home

50
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At what time does the fish die? Do you suppose Hemingway chose this time for a special reason?

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noon on the third day of the voyage -relating to the Bible

51
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How does the fish finally die? How does this forecast trouble?

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harpooned to the chest -blood attracting sharks

52
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In what new ways does Santiago demonstrate his knowledge of the sea as he begins his journey home?

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lashes the fish’s mouth shut, so the water won’t get into its mouth and weigh the boat down -goes home without a compass -forges food from the gulf’s weed

53
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What is the strangeness Santiago feels after harpooning the marlin?

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something like this has never happened to him before -feels like a dream after battling so long and hard -the feeling like waking up and not knowing where you are

54
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How is the shark’s appearance announced?

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out of no where -surprise -an hour after he took sail for home

55
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What qualities of the first shark are emphasized?

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mako shark= worthy opponent -ruthless

56
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Does Santiago despair? How does his reactions help define the behavior of “code hero”?

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yes -even though he is hopeless, he doesn’t give up

57
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What is Santiago’s answer to his question about sin?

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sin= kill for pride

58
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What religious image appears in the description of the second shark attack?

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Santiago makes a noise as if someone is being crucified

59
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Distinguish the second shark attack from the first.

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2nd= two sharks instead of one, shovel-nosed sharks swim in packs, they are scavengers

60
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Why does Santiago rebuke himself? Is the rebuke just?

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he went out to far -yes, he should have known not to go out that far

61
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Why does Santiago continue even when things are hopeless?

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he is determined

62
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How has the attitude of the other fisherman towards Santiago changed?

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them giving him more respect -proprietor pities him

63
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What effect does the tourist’s comment have on the story’s meaning?

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the tourist didn’t know what the fish was making it seem like his struggle wasn’t important -made him wonder if it was worth going out

64
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What are the premonitions of Santiago’s death are there?

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his luck ran out -said his chest felt weird -spat something strange -after Manolin leaves the shack, he cries

65
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Is the ending hopeful or discouraging?

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hopeful= Manolin might become a great fisherman because of him or it could be used as a learning experience for Manolin discouraging=hints Santiago will die-marlin’s death is foreshadowing his own

66
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What bait does Santiago use?

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sardines

67
Q

El Campeon means…

A

champion

68
Q

Main baseball player they talk about…

A

Joe Demachio

69
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What part of Santiago’s body is not weak?

A

his eyes

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