I need help with The Old Man And The Sea?

Question

What do Santiago and Manolin have in common?

What are Santiago's feelings towards the marlin?

Why does Manolin have such faith in Santiago?

What does the sea represent?

if you can't answer all of them it's okay. your answers will be highly appreciated. any answer you have will save my life. i need answers kinda today cause it's due tomorrow haha

thanks a ton!

Answer 1

Manolin has faith in Santiago because after a long time wihtout fish, they all of a sudden got lucky and started catching big fish.

i havnt even gotten to page forty.

i need help with the exact same stuff here. lol :):)

Answer 2

Santiago respects the marlin greatly I remember.

Answer 3

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