Throughout Ernest Hemingway's novel, THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA, three specific themes are developed. To begin with, Santiago is compared as the christ figure. Moreover, the good and bad aspects of man's relationship with nature. At last, Santiago's illistration as the Hemingway hero. Santiago as the collation to the christ figure has had a great impact in this novel.
             There are various elements that convey santiago as the Christ figure. First of all, Santiago and the Christ figure were both fishermen. This can be seen as Manolin says for encouragement to Santiago, " Thre are many good fishermen and some great ones. But there is only you."(pg.23) Also as Santiago says out loud to himself " You did not kill the fish only to keep alive and to sell food. You killed him for pride and because you are a fisherman." (pg.105) Second, Santiago and the christ figure both had disciples and followers. This can be seen as when in doubt about catching a fish tatement was conveyed, " The old man had taught the boy how to fish and the boy loved him." (pg.10) Also when Santiago said aloud, " I wish I had the boy. to help me and to see this." (pg.48) Next, Santiago and the Christ figure both spent forty days together with their disciples. This can be seen when, Manolin spent the first forty days with Santiago. To continue, the christ figure and Santiago says aloud, " keep your head clear and know how to suffer like a man." (pg.92) Also as Santiago thinks, " I had no bone spurs. But the hands and the back hurt truly." (pg.97) In Addition, The Christ figure and Santiago had impuse control and the ability to hold their anger. This can be seen when, " Manolin and Santiago sat on the terrace and many of the fishermen made fun of the old man and he was not angry." (pg.11) Beyond that, Santiago and the Christ figure both were humble. This was described when Santiago comments to Manolin, " Thank you, the old man said. He was too s...