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Why is it so difficult for Santiago to fight this fish? With what words of praise does he speak of these big fish?

 

meg d #260167
Jul 30, 2012 2:38 PM

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Why is it so difficult for Santiago to fight this fish? With what words of praise does he speak of these big fish?
 

Aslan
Jul 30, 2012 2:40 PM

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The Marlin is massive in size. It is incredibly strong. Santiago must fight the fish on the fish's terms. It takes everything he has and then some to catch it. Santiago refers to the fish as majestic and his brother.
 

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