Hemingway demonstrated endurance in his main character when Santiago said, "Fish. . . I 'll stay with you until I am dead"(263). When Santiago said this he knew that he had a lot of line left which put him at a greater advantage over the fish. He knew that it will drain both his strength and the marlin’s strength. He knew that there would be only one survivor. However, he declared that he would try to carry out his goal, “To catch a great fish”, until either one of them died. He knew that to reach his goal it would take a great deal of endurance and may even cost him his life. Santiago never gave up on his task which showed great commitment. Even when he cut his hand he had no intention of quitting. When the marlin jumped, he saw the marlin’s great size and got a cramp in his hand because of exhausted and tired muscles. He never backed down. For Santiago, an old, old man, to battle this great fish for three days at sea it took a unique individual who exemplified the endurance that all wish to have. Overall, Santiago was a unique individual who was a perfect example of the much admired quality of
Hemingway demonstrated endurance in his main character when Santiago said, "Fish. . . I 'll stay with you until I am dead"(263). When Santiago said this he knew that he had a lot of line left which put him at a greater advantage over the fish. He knew that it will drain both his strength and the marlin’s strength. He knew that there would be only one survivor. However, he declared that he would try to carry out his goal, “To catch a great fish”, until either one of them died. He knew that to reach his goal it would take a great deal of endurance and may even cost him his life. Santiago never gave up on his task which showed great commitment. Even when he cut his hand he had no intention of quitting. When the marlin jumped, he saw the marlin’s great size and got a cramp in his hand because of exhausted and tired muscles. He never backed down. For Santiago, an old, old man, to battle this great fish for three days at sea it took a unique individual who exemplified the endurance that all wish to have. Overall, Santiago was a unique individual who was a perfect example of the much admired quality of