Marlins and the sea are usually never associated with lions. However, they are found in The Old Man and the Sea written by Ernest Hemingway. Together, they are extremely symbolic in the short story. Lions are often the subject of Santiago's dreams and represent youth and nature. The old man hooks a marlin and fights the fish which represents a great challenge. Santiago's universe is the sea and represents a way of life. Manliness has also been a link between the three aspects and is closely linked to all of them. The sea, the marlin and the lions all symbolize youth, challenges, life and are all attached to an idea of ​​virility. Manolin is one of the main characters in the short story and he represents faith, love and loyalty. The old man constantly needs help and Manolin is always there for him no matter the circumstances. The narrator explains, “the boy's parents had told him that the old man was now definitely and definitely salao, which is the worst form of bad luck” (Hemingway 9). The passage implies that Manolin's parents did not want him to hang out with the old man but despite their wishes, he helps the old man day to day. He shows great loyalty to the old man and does not care what others think of him because he knows he is helping a friend in need. Manolin is one of the only reasons the old man remains alive, as he provides much-needed moral support and purchases essential living items for Santiago. Everything he does to care for the old man is thoughtful and Manolin does it with care and love. He is an amazing, mature boy who is doing all his work at such a young age and he has experienced things that normal boys wouldn't have at that age. The old man tells the story to Manolin, ...... middle of paper ......garlic. Both in the sea and in life, there are a number of possibilities that remain hidden from the naked eye; some are gifts to be cherished and others are problems to overcome. Neither will be found unless man sets out on the journey. If man is lucky enough to discover a treasure, he must fight to the death to keep it; If man is unfortunate enough to discover an evil hidden beneath the surface of the sea, he must fight it with courage and nobility to the end. In both cases, it is the struggle that is paramount, and a man achieves hero status if he fights the sea with grace and under pressure. In the novel, Santiago embarks on a sea voyage and encounters a giant marlin. He fights nobly to win the treasure then fights the sharks to save it. The fight defines him as a hero. Even though he lost the marlin to the sharks, he won the naval battle of life..