“Stay at my house if you like, bird…I am sorry I cannot hoist the sail and take you in with the small breeze that is rising. But I am with a friend.”
This quote is quite amusing. I believe the quote is amusing because Santiago is interacting with the bird. He speaks to the bird as if he is speaking to a human being. I enjoy this interaction because it shows Santiago’s compassion and love for others in the world. This is another style used by Hemingway to intrigue his audience. I think Hemingway is effective in doing this. Although the characters are quite amusing, Hemingway created a somewhat imaginative environment with the various characters in the novel. I believe this quote is infatuating because Santiago is treating the bird fairly. He even offers to be a host or friend if the bird needs one. This is somewhat comical because the bird cannot obviously do regular human being activities. With this conversation, Santiago seems to long for a companion. He also brings up the fact that he is struggling with the large marlin. The fact that he brings up his struggle with the fish makes the situation more appealing. I like how Santiago is being compassionate toward the other creatures on the sea. This displays his kind hearted and friendly personality.
Hemingway used the character of Santiago to show a compassionate and loyal aspect of the novel. His purpose in the novel was very effective and it made the sea less redundant and humdrum. I believe Santiago used his nice personality to gain friends. I am surprised that Santiago is as compassionate and friendly as he is. Most people who are taunted on a daily basis are not as friendly and loyal as Santiago is. This good attitude that Santiago displays makes the novel more friendly and appealing. I believe Santiago is lonely on the sea and he uses the creatures around him to feed his loneliness. This quote is effective at showing the imaginative side to the novel.
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