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The Old Man and the Sea

What do Santiago’s cut hands represent?

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Asked by George G #909030 on 5/29/2019 2:09 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 5/29/2019 2:35 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 5/29/2019 2:35 AM

Santiago's hands are cut by the fishing line. This combined with old cuts are symbolic of the suffering of Christ and his stigmata.

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