The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea
by Ernest Hemingway

Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)

Character Analysis

Protagonist

The Old Man, or Santiago

Antagonist

The Sharks, The Marlin

Guide Mentor

The Old Man as a Mentor to the Boy

Foil

The Arm-Wrestling Match as a Foil to the Battle with the Marlin, The Sharks as a Foil to the Marlin and the Old Man

Companion

The boy, or Manolin

Reflection

The Birds as a Reflection of the Old Man
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