The Old Man and the Sea is narrated in third person, but the narrator focuses primarily on the thoughts and actions of the old man, Santiago. One of the first things we learn about him is his optimism. He has faith that things will get better when they are hard, and the fortitude to work through his struggles. He does not despair even though he hasn't caught a fish in 85 days, and cannot afford his own dinner. He is good friends with Manolin, a young boy who he has mentored since Manolin was five. We get to see Manolin's perspective briefly at the end of the book, when Manolin finds Santiago asleep after his unsuccessful return. Manolin's chief qualities are his loyalty, his faith and his gratitude to Santiago. Some of Santiago's main traits are his pride in his trade, his optimism, and his love of the sea.
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