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| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Santiago | From a small village near Havana, Cuba, Santiago is an old and destitute fisherman who has not caught a fish in a long time. Read More |
| Manolin | Manolin is a young boy, who loves and cares for the old man. Read More |
| Marlin | The marlin is a huge fish—bigger and stronger than any the old man has ever caught. Read More |
| Fishermen | Although the village fishermen first look down on Santiago because of his long streak of bad luck, they admire the sheer size of the marlin's skeleton. |
| Martin | Owner of the local café, Martin allows Manolin to take free food to the old man. |
| Perico | Although Perico never appears, he provides newspapers for Santiago. |
| Strong man from Cienfuegos | Remembering how he won a long and difficult arm-wrestling match and an easier rematch against the "strong negro," Santiago associates this opponent with loss of confidence. |
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