In the novel The Old Man and the Sea, the main protagonist is a man named Santiago. This older man lived alone, and his only companion was a young boy who used to fish with him. Santiago was a poor fisherman, and because of this, his skin had developed brown scars, which were caused by cancer, all over his body. His face, other than the scars, was gaunt and, because of it, very thin. He also hands on his face and his hands, old scars, and bruises for handling heavy fishing cords. Everything about him was old, his face, his mind, his soul; however, there was one thing that was not. That one thing was his eyes. Eyes that were invincible, positive, despite age, and the color of the sea.
             The minor setting for the novel The Old Man and the Sea was the city of Havana, Cuba, during September. This town was a half-tourist attraction, a half-fishing village. There were shops and restaurants for the passersby. For the locals, there were homes and places of work. Most men were always out at sea because they fished for a living. Then others worked in the fish markets. Also, at night, the fishermen could see the beautiful lights of the city. Havana is the place that Santiago called home.
             The primary setting for the novel was, of course, the sea. Also known as la mar to those who loved her and el mar who cared nothing or little about her. Santiago and other men worked in a part of the sea called the Gulf Stream. There were many different parts of the sea. The shallow parts were closest to the shore, and the further out you went, the deeper the sea became.
             The novel opens with Santiago coming home from another unsuccessful day of fishing. He then spends some time with a young boy who he taught to fish. The following day he goes out of the sea again, hoping to have better luck. He decides to go very far out into the water on that particular day. He stays
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