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Write a short note on Marlin In The Old Man and the Sea the marlin is more than a fish It is Santiago s greatest opponent and his spiritual brother The marlin represents beauty strength and dignity in nature Through the marlin Ernest Hemingway shows man s unity with life and his moral struggle for meaning Symbol of Strength and Beauty The marlin is a powerful and noble creature When Santiago hooks it the fish pulls his boat for three long days It does not panic but fights with calm courage Santiago admires it and says Fish I love you and respect you very much The marlin s beauty and strength make it a worthy rival Brotherhood with Santiago Santiago feels a deep bond with the marlin Both are brave lonely and faithful to their nature Santiago says You are killing me fish but you have a right to He

understands that both of them must struggle to live Their battle becomes a test of strength and spirit Meaning in Death When Santiago kills the marlin he feels both pride and sorrow He calls it his brother and wishes that it could have lived Later when the sharks eat the marlin its skeleton remains as proof of its greatness The marlin s death gives Santiago moral victory It also shows that true glory lies in struggle not success In short the marlin stands for strength nobility and sacrifice It reflects Santiago s soul and the eternal link between man and nature Through the marlin Hemingway shows that greatness shines even in defeat

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