The Old Man and the Sea What is the main conflict in The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 02:51 Last updated by Cat on 18 Feb 04:35
The main conflict surrounds the old man, Santiago, trying to catch a great marlin. It is Santiago's one shot at redemption: it is his last chance to recapture his pride in his old age.