Why does Manolin cry when he finds Santiago at the end of the story?

ASantiago is injured and exhausted

BSantiago refuses to fish again

CSantiago has lost all hope

DManolin couldn't join with that fishing

Answer:

Manolin's tears at the end of "The Old Man and the Sea" are a poignant display of his deep affection, concern, and admiration for Santiago.
He cries because he finds Santiago in a state of extreme exhaustion and severe injury, a clear testament to the immense struggle he endured during his three-day ordeal at sea.
Manolin had been forbidden by his parents to fish with Santiago due to the old man's bad luck, but their bond remained incredibly strong, almost like a father-son relationship.
His tears are a mix of relief that Santiago is alive, sorrow over his suffering, and a profound understanding of the old man's incredible perseverance against overwhelming odds, even though the prize marlin was lost to sharks.
Manolin also recognizes the psychological toll Santiago's journey has taken, seeing past the physical damage to the profound spiritual and emotional challenge the old man faced.

Upon his return, Santiago's hands are severely cut and bleeding from the fishing line.
He is completely exhausted and sleep-deprived, having fought the marlin and then the sharks relentlessly.
His body is battered, symbolizing the brutal nature of his struggle with the natural world.

Manolin's tears signify his complete devotion and unwavering loyalty to Santiago, promising to fish with him again regardless of his parents' wishes.
This moment underscores the novel's theme of mentorship and the passing of knowledge from an experienced elder to a hopeful youth.
It symbolizes hope and continuity, suggesting that Santiago's spirit of endurance will live on through Manolin.

Author: Ernest Hemingway
Publication Year: 1952
Genre: Novella
Awards: Won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953 and was cited when Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954.
Setting: A small Cuban fishing village (Cojímar, near Havana) and the Gulf Stream.
Main Characters: Santiago (the old fisherman), Manolin (his young apprentice), and the giant Marlin.
Major Themes: Perseverance, courage, dignity in defeat, man's struggle against nature, honor, the bond between man and nature, and the importance of mentorship.
Literary Style: Characterized by Hemingway's famous "Iceberg Theory" (or theory of omission), where much of the meaning is implied rather than explicitly stated.
Allegory/Symbolism: Often interpreted as an allegory for human struggle, the fight against inevitable defeat, or even a religious allegory. Santiago is seen as a "code hero" – a person who lives by a strict moral code and demonstrates grace under pressure.

Challenger App