Because of the open ending that the novel has, the readers have no way of finding out whether Santiago is really innocent or not. ... The way he dresses the day he arrives at Angela's village makes quite a statement. " He arrived on the weekly boat with some saddlebags decorated with silver that matched the buckle of his belt and the rings on his boots- (27). ...

• Word Count: 1389
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate