Manolin is the second important character of the novel “the old man and
the sea” he is shown as an obedient, respectful and sincerely devoted disciple of
the old man. He assists Santiago in his fishing excursion, and is also learning the
art of fishing from Santiago. The opening of the novel shows that Manolin has
already been with Santiago. But his parents withdrew him when Santiago could
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not hook any fish for forty days. However the boy continues visiting Santiago
even after that and encourages him to go on sea for fishing.
Manolin is Santiago’s only companion in the old age. The old man is
leading a secluded life in the hut. His wife is dead and he has no issue. Manolin
serves him in all matters like an obedient disciple and son. He helps Santiago in
his fishing preparation, carries fishing gear and other thing to his boat. They
exchange views quite frankly on different topics like close friends. He provides
Santiago the much needed company in his loneliness. He is deeply sincere with
the old man and encourages him through thick and thin.
Manolin has a deep love and attachment for the old man. “ the old man
had thought the boy to fish and the boy loved him”, shows their deep
attachment. “it was papa mad me leave. I am boy and I must obey him,” says
the boy. He is deeply devoted to the old man in a son-father selfless love. Both
Santiago and Manloin learns the craft of fishing above material benefit. Manolin
learns the craft of the fishing from Santiago yet his attachment with him is
above material gains Manolin feels deeply hurt at Santiago’s broken condition
and console and make him cheerful.
Santiago also depends on the boy in all matters. The boy really fulfils a
vital emotional need of the old man. They have mutual sense of understanding.
Manolin is a source of great inspiration for the old man. The idea of the boy
revives the image of his own youth in his mind. He derives great strength from
the image of the boy. During the ordeal of hunting huge marlin, the old man
speaks of the boy time and again and says, “I wish I had the boy.” The boy is
source of strength, courage and youthful zest for the old man.
Manolin also wins the sympathy of the readers. He is always present with
the old man physically as well as spiritually. The readers are equally impressed
by the innocent, pure, selfless and sacrificing behavior of the boy.
Muhammad Sohail Arif
the sea” he is shown as an obedient, respectful and sincerely devoted disciple of
the old man. He assists Santiago in his fishing excursion, and is also learning the
art of fishing from Santiago. The opening of the novel shows that Manolin has
already been with Santiago. But his parents withdrew him when Santiago could
3
not hook any fish for forty days. However the boy continues visiting Santiago
even after that and encourages him to go on sea for fishing.
Manolin is Santiago’s only companion in the old age. The old man is
leading a secluded life in the hut. His wife is dead and he has no issue. Manolin
serves him in all matters like an obedient disciple and son. He helps Santiago in
his fishing preparation, carries fishing gear and other thing to his boat. They
exchange views quite frankly on different topics like close friends. He provides
Santiago the much needed company in his loneliness. He is deeply sincere with
the old man and encourages him through thick and thin.
Manolin has a deep love and attachment for the old man. “ the old man
had thought the boy to fish and the boy loved him”, shows their deep
attachment. “it was papa mad me leave. I am boy and I must obey him,” says
the boy. He is deeply devoted to the old man in a son-father selfless love. Both
Santiago and Manloin learns the craft of fishing above material benefit. Manolin
learns the craft of the fishing from Santiago yet his attachment with him is
above material gains Manolin feels deeply hurt at Santiago’s broken condition
and console and make him cheerful.
Santiago also depends on the boy in all matters. The boy really fulfils a
vital emotional need of the old man. They have mutual sense of understanding.
Manolin is a source of great inspiration for the old man. The idea of the boy
revives the image of his own youth in his mind. He derives great strength from
the image of the boy. During the ordeal of hunting huge marlin, the old man
speaks of the boy time and again and says, “I wish I had the boy.” The boy is
source of strength, courage and youthful zest for the old man.
Manolin also wins the sympathy of the readers. He is always present with
the old man physically as well as spiritually. The readers are equally impressed
by the innocent, pure, selfless and sacrificing behavior of the boy.
Muhammad Sohail Arif
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