The Old Man and the Sea, Section 3 (pp. 46-61)
“He rested sitting on the un-stepped mast and
sail and tried not to think but only to endure.”
(46)
code hero trait: stoicism (endure without
complaint)
“The sack cushioned the line and he had found
a way of leaning forward against the bow so
that he was almost comfortable. The position
actually was only somewhat less intolerable; but
he thought of it as almost comfortable.” (47)
After cushioning the line across his back with
the bait sack, Santiago still feels immense pain,
but now he thinks he is more comfortable
because of the slight protection the bait sack
provides.
“Remember, no matter how little you want to,
that you must eat him in the morning. (48)
code hero trait: self-control / self-discipline
“Then he began to pity the great fish that he had
hooked.” (48)
This quote shows Santiago‟s compassion for the
marlin he has hooked.
“He had stayed so close that the old man was
afraid he would cut the line with his tail which
was as sharp as a scythe and almost of that size
and shape.” (49)
Simile—a comparison using “like” or “as”
“rapier bill with its sandpaper edge” (49)
Metaphor—comparison not using “like” or “as”
“My choice was to go there to find him beyond
all people. Beyond all people in the world.”
(50)
This exaggeration of being beyond all people in
the world emphasizes how alone Santiago feels
while battling the great marlin.
code hero trait: man of skill
This quote proves Santiago is a skillful
fisherman.
“ „Fish…I‟ll stay with you until I am dead.‟”
(52)
This conversation with the fish shows just how
determined Santiago is to catch the marlin.
