The Old Man and the Sea How does the author use foreshadowing in The Old Man and the Sea? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 03:14 Last updated by Cat on 18 Feb 04:30
Santiago wants to go farther out to sea that he has ever ventured before. This foreshadows the danger presented to Santiago when he fights the marlin. The marlin's death foreshadows Santiago's own metaphorical death when the sharks eat it.