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* [[Bittersweet Ending]]: Santiago still caught his fish, and he promises his apprentice that they will be able to work together again, however he lost his catch to the sharks and it's left ambiguous as to how truthful he is; he may well soon be dead.

* [[Cool Old Guy]]

* Determinator: Santiago continuously combated the marlin over the course of two days and two nights without rest, all the while feeling the effects it and age had on his body, including hunger, cramps, and even minor injuries. Even after the fish is caught, Santiago remains determined to protect his catch from sharks, and only stops when he runs out of ways to fight off the sharks (AFTER using a harpoon, a club, and and improvised spear made from a knife tied to an oar) and all but the head of the fish has been taken. Keep in mind that this is ~~AFTER~~ going roughly 96 hours without sleep and only a few morsels of fish as sustenance.

* Determinator: Santiago continuously combated the marlin over the course of two days and two nights without rest, all the while feeling the effects it and age had on his body, including hunger, cramps, and even minor injuries. Even after the fish is caught, Santiago remains determined to protect his catch from sharks, and only stops when he runs out of ways to fight off the sharks (AFTER using a harpoon, a club, and and improvised spear made from a knife tied to an oar) and all but the head of the fish has been taken. Keep in mind that this is ''after'' going roughly 96 hours without sleep and only a few morsels of fish as sustenance.

* [[Everything Is Even Worse ~~With~~ Sharks]]

* [[Everything's Even Worse with Sharks]]{{context}}

* [[Face Death with Dignity]]: He manages to get back safely and return home.

* [[Defeat Means Friendship]]: The marlin earns Santiago's respect due to its strength and will.