The Old Man and the Sea 61-127

Summary
Santiago had never caught a great fish alone EVER before. Since he is alone, things will become complicated. He told himself to never let go and prayed that he will catch the fish. The marlin was still on the line, swimming around the ocean where Santiago wanted the marlin dead. Days after nights has passed, where the fish is still on the hook, where Santiago is patiently waiting. He plans accordingly to his sleep because he does not want the marlin to get away. As his right fist moved around, he felt the line start to run rapidly, the fish is alive. The marlin started to circle around the boat and fly like never before. Santiago with all his strength, lifted the fish as high as possible, where he saw the fish come alive, and the death of it. He jabbed the marlin with his harpoon, knowing that the fight is over. But suddenly, a shark charged in and ate the tail of the marlin, where all Santiago heard the was noise of the skin and flesh ripping apart. Santiago felt like all his hard work fell down the drain.

Quote
"You did not kill the fish only to keep alive and to sell for food, he thought. You killed him for pride and because you are a fisherman" (Hemingway 105).

Reaction
As Santiago killed the marlin, he didn't kill it for food, but for pride and love. He wondered if it was a sin to kill the fish, but he thought since he loved the fish, it was not a sin to kill it. Past all those days when he never have caught a fish, he finally have proven to the folks in the harbor that he has the determination and strength to catch a mighty fish.