Santiago perseveres despite setbacks from "summary" of The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
Santiago faced many challenges while out at sea, but he did not let them discourage him. When the marlin first took his bait and began to pull the line, he felt the weight of the fish and knew it was something special. Despite the pain in his hands and the strain on his body, Santiago was determined to catch this magnificent creature. As Santiago battled with the marlin for days, he faced exhaustion and hunger. He knew he was up against a formidable opponent, but he refused to give up. Even when the sharks came and began to eat away at his prize, Santiago did not lose hope. He fought them off as best as he could, using all his strength and cunning to protect what was rightfully...
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