The Old Man and the Sea

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

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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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