In his descriptions of Santiago's efforts to maintain his strength and keep his focus, Hemingway captures . the joy Santiago feels whenever he is alone on the ocean

the hatred for nature that drives all fishermen and hunters

the difficulty and seriousness of Santiago's task

the natural beauty and total serenity of the ocean

The fact that both Santiago and the fish must struggle through pain while fighting each other suggests .

the superior strength of the fish and other animals

the growing bond between the two of them

the loyalty that both feel to their companions

the destructive cruelty of human beings

Santiago likes and identifies with the sea turtles for all the following reasons except .

sea turtles prey on the dangerous Portuguese men-of-war in the ocean

sea turtles fight off sharks that prey on fishermen and their catch

Santiago has a heart and hands and feet just like sea turtles do

Santiago eats the white eggs of sea turtles to give himself strength

How does Hemingway depict Santiago as the old man sets out on the skiff?

Hemingway depicts Santiago as one who used to enjoy nature but now feels betrayed by the ocean.

Hemingway depicts Santiago as one who understands nature and feels comfortable alone on the ocean.

Hemingway depicts Santiago as one who wants to destroy nature and feels angry when alone on the ocean.

Hemingway depicts Santiago as one who mistrusts nature and feels frightened when alone on the ocean.

Why are readers inclined to view Manolin as a sympathetic figure in the novel?

Manolin is the story's narrator, so readers see people and events through the boy's eyes.

Manolin is far luckier than Santiago, and he catches many fish without the old man.

Manolin treats Santiago with great respect and affection.

Manolin is frequently chastised and rebuked by Santiago.