... . This way he always knows exactly how deep they are. He calls the sea "la mar"; feminine instead of masculine like the younger fishermen. Santiago has lived his life on the sea and loves her, yet he does not completely know her. She is cruel and kind; whichever way the wind blows her. Manolin, the old man's young apprentice, deeply loves Santiago and learns from him ... will beat for house after their bodies have been butchered. The old man compares his heart to that of the turtle. This comparison is rather accurate. The fishing line that connects Santiago and the marlin serves as a sym...

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