Question

1. the marlin symbolizesthe mass of humanity that needs christthe opponent who brings out the worst in santiagothe opponent who brings out the best in a personthe fact that the fish are ancientstruggling and winning12. hemingway uses the bone spur to symbolizethe bones santiago will return from the sea withthe sparse number of relationships santiago hasa dinner of yellow ricea fishs headmental and physical challenges we all face in life

Explanation:

These questions refer to Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea.

1. The marlin is a worthy, formidable opponent that pushes Santiago to demonstrate his greatest strength, resilience, and skill as a fisherman, drawing out his best qualities.
2. The bone spur (Santiago's old injury) is a persistent physical burden that mirrors the universal mental and physical hardships people endure throughout life, representing ongoing struggle.

Answer:

1. the opponent who brings out the best in a person
2. mental and physical challenges we all face in life