The Old Man and the Sea

how does Santiago justify this action of killing the Marlin?What about killing the sharks?

how did Santigo feels about killing the marlin and the sharks?

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The Marlin is his brother. Santiago thinks he is the only man worthy of killing this magnificent creature. The Marlin and Santiago are bonded. Santiago hates the sharks. They are not only stealing his marlin, they are defiling its honour.

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