Why do u think Santiago talks to himself and addresses parts of his body as if they were individual personalities? (This is due tmrw plz help)

Why do u think Santiago talks to himself and addresses parts of his body as if they were individual personalities? (

Do u think the novel has a hopeful ending or one of despair?

discuss the imagery Hemingway uses to describe the old mans suffering when the second and third sharks appear. Do u think this symbolism is effective? Explain

what happens after Santiago manages to lash the marlin to the skiff?

This is due tmrw plz help)