Most people see Santiago as just a withered old man, hopelessly, fishing with his tiny boat and no crew. The boy, however, does not see the old man this way. He sees the old man for what he really is, a knowledgeable, hardened man with much experience. Santiago is the most reliable fisherman the boy has ever known. This is tested when the old man is no longer allowed to fish with the boy because he has not caught a big fish in a long time. Santiago throughout the book is wishing to prove to everybody that he can catch a big fish and can be trusted. In the end his reliability is unquestioned.
Verb: Persevere
In the boat, after first hooking the massive marlin, Santiago is gripping the thick line of rope with all his might. The fish is stronger than anything he has ever encountered and he can not hold the line in his arms for long, but he perseveres. He holds on until he hatches a plan to slide the line over his back. Shortly after doing this he is caught between the line and the bow of the boat. He is pressed tightly in a small space for two and a half days. He continues to persevere longer than the marlin. He has more will-power and overcomes the strength of the great fish and brings him in.
Noun: Survivor
Santiago is the most incredible survivor. He lasted three days at sea in a tiny boat with a heavy line pressed to his back, scarring into his upper back. He was determined to beat the fish and survive the onslaught of pressure physical and mentally. He wanted the boy back. To get the boy back, he needed to bring home this massive fish.
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