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Santiago knew he had to aim for a certain part of a fish, what was it?

 

taylor l #246013
Apr 25, 2012 2:52 PM

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Santiago knew he had to aim for a certain part of a fish, what was it?

towards the end of the book

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jill d #170087
Apr 25, 2012 2:59 PM

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He needed to aim for the marlin's heart with his harpoon.
 

Aslan
Apr 25, 2012 2:59 PM

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Santiago must aim "into the fish's side just behind the great chest fin that (rises) high in the air" THen Santiago can penetrate the heart.
 

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