The Old Man and the Sea Character Roles
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