Old Man and the Sea (pg. 62-74) Character and Theme Exploration Facing Challenge/2023-2024 Directions: While reading, stop and answer the following questions. “His sword was as long as a baseball bat and tapered like a rapier and he rose to his full length from the water nd then re-entered it, smoothly, like a diver and the old man saw the great scythe-blade of his tail go under and the line commenced to race out. ‘He is two fect longer than the skiff” (Hemingway 62-63). am ‘What does the marlin’s size imply for Santiago's ability to catch and ‘transport him? Thee 42 (Ge ReIGeACGg Lin Phing, but it Cow be haa Hane Wit at ther Ste TZ] On page 64 Santiago tells us he’s not religious. What can we infer, through our knowledge of his life, about why he knows the Our Father and Hail Mary prayers? (hint: think about what few possessions he has in his house and where they came from) PosShiy his ite was [3] Based on context clues, what can you assume the translation of juegos is? a. Parties ©@© Games ¢. Tournaments [@]_On page 69 Santiago mentions a “hand game,” based on its description, what game can you conclude they are playing? Arm wl @thing6. On page 70 Santiago says he decided to stop playing the game against others because he knew he could beat anyone if he wanted badly enough, What character trait does that show? a. Determination 2. Stubbornness Q Optimism How must Santiago feel after catching a dolphin? How many days has he been at sea now? a. One oo. c. Forever ‘What comparisons can be made between the marlin and Santiago? How are they alike? Roth deteante Why do you think Hemingway made those parallels between the two?