Question

In The Old Man and the Sea, how does the setting of Santiago’s skiff affect the story?

Select the two correct answers.


It highlights that Santiago is ill-equipped and why he has gone so long without catching any fish.

It emphasizes the danger Santiago is in being out on the ocean alone in such a small boat.

Readers understand how small the skiff is in comparison to the size of the marlin at 18 feet.

Readers understand that Manolin isn’t able to join Santiago because there is no room for him.

Answer 1

The setting of Santiago’s skiff affects the story in the following ways:

• It highlights that Santiago is ill-equipped and why he has gone so long without catching any fish.

• It emphasizes the danger Santiago is in being out on the ocean alone in such a small boat.

What is the central theme of this play?

The central theme of this play is the life and death of organisms which is either humans or fish. Santiago is in a conflict between the fascination of acquiring big fish and the imperfections of giving up.

This reveals that how bad Santiago's living circumstances are and allows explain why he ought to catch a fish.

Therefore, it is well described above.

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Answer 2

Answer:

B. It emphasizes the danger Santiago is in being out on the ocean alone in such a small boat.

C. Readers understand how small the skiff is in comparison to the size of the marlin at 18 feet.

Explanation:

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