The fish is formidable and resilient, leading to a grueling multi-day battle of strength and wills.
Old Santiago hasn’t caught a fish in 84 days. On the 85th, he hooks a giant marlin. The fish is formidable and resilient, leading to a grueling multi-day battle of strength and wills. Santiago’s respect for the marlin is evident; he sees it as a worthy opponent, and their struggle becomes a profound test of his own strength, skill, and perseverance.