The most useful approach to use in critically analyzing The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemmingway is Santiago is as a Christ Figure.
The Old Man and the Sea story connects to the Bible. Firstly, some character's meaning show the Bible. For example, Santiago means St James and fisherman. St James was Jesus Christ's pupil. Fish is secret symbol in Christian. Secondly, the old man and Manolin's relation has a religion. Their relationship similar to Christ and Christ's pupil. Finaly, some compositions state the Bible. For example, for the first 40 days, three days of crucifixtion for Santiago and for Christ. So, The Old Man and the Sea connects to the Bible.
