Santiago's Short Story 'Hemingway Hero'

“Hemingway Hero.” Furthermore his display of endurance coinciding with his courage was what made him able to hunt for the Marlin for three days non-stop. Adding onto the fact that he had to defend himself from the sharks without as much as a moment’s rest and with severely limited supplies. Finally, his friendship with Manolin and his personal connection with the Blue Marlin urged him on throughout the entire journey. Thinking of the Marlin as a brother and Manolin as the youth he must pass his legacy down to, Santiago could not allow himself to give up so easily. Thoughout the short story, Santiago constantly and prominently displays his examples of Courage, friendship and endurance. Though others may not think otherwise, these three values
can be a really wonderful asset in anything that the individual may face, Courage can drive a person to face their fears and doubts with endurance helping them face the challenge for prolonged periods of time. Friendship at it’s core may also be the reason why they may choose not to back down! Thinking of a loved one and how they would personally encourage them to continue moving on can be the individual’s driving force to move beyond the obstacle that blocks them.