The Old Man and the Sea

Identify and explain the use and effect of three literary techniques

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Allusion- Plenty of Biblical allusion to Santiago as a Christ-figure.

Metaphor- The marlin is a metaphor for Santiago in his days of youth.

Personification- The sea personifies a woman, to Santiago.

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