What was it that the man felt he had to prove?

Question

As the old man held on to the line with the marlin the narrator indicated that he was proving it again

Asked by Emily K #497450 on 4/29/2016 5:09 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/29/2016 10:10 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/29/2016 10:10 AM

Santiago wanted to prove himself and restore his reputation, for both himself and Manolin.

The Old Man and the Sea