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The Old Man and the Boy
We meet Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who has gone 84 days without catching a fish. His young companion Manolin has been forced by his parents to work on a luckier boat, but…
Preparation and Departure
Santiago prepares his gear and sets out alone before dawn. He rows far beyond the other fishermen, determined to find the great fish he believes is waiting for him.
The Struggle with the Marlin
This is the heart of the novella. Santiago hooks a massive marlin that is too powerful to pull in, and the fish begins dragging the skiff far out to sea.
The Return Journey
With the marlin lashed to the side of the skiff — too large to fit inside — Santiago begins the long sail home. Almost immediately, sharks are attracted by the marlin's blood trai…
The Homecoming
Santiago makes it back to shore in the middle of the night, completely exhausted. He hauls his mast up to his shack and collapses into sleep.
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