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what is the reason for all the explanations and details Hemingway supplies as Santiago prepares the lines and the bait for the day?

 

meg d #260167
Jul 30, 2012 1:36 PM

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what is the reason for all the explanations and details Hemingway supplies as Santiago prepares the lines and the bait for the day?

i dont know the answer and i need some help

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Aslan
Jul 30, 2012 1:47 PM

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I think fishing and Santiago reflect each other. The details describe the essence of Santiago. Santiago and the act of fishing become almost poetic.
 

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