Santiago Symbolism

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There are several Christian or Christ related symbols throughout the novel. One of these symbols was Santiago’s hands. When the marlin was pulling the boat Santiago’s hand were wounded; his right hand was cut and his left hand cramped. When Jesus was crucified the Roman soldiers nailed him to the cross. Both Santiago’s and Jesus’ hands were wounded while doing their jobs. Another Christian symbol was Santiago falling five times. After Santiago brought the marlin home he had to carry the mast of the boat up the hill to his shack. On the way up he fell or had to rest five times. When Jesus was on his way to be crucified he had to carry the cross up a hill. While doing this he fell five times. The last reference to the Christian religion is the