Question

Who is Santiago in The Old Man and the Sea?

• A. A retired sailor
• B. A young Cuban fisherman
• C. An old Cuban fisherman
• D. A wealthy merchant

Answer 1

Answer:

C. An old Cuban fisherman

Santiago is an aged Cuban fisherman who has gone 84 days without catching a fish. He is the central character in the novel, symbolizing endurance and dignity in the face of hardship.