The fifth day of the story begins with Santiago finally being home. Manolin sees him at his shack and goes to get him coffee. The other fisherman have discovered the skeleton of the marlin and measured it to be 18 feet long. When Santiago wakes up he and Manolin talk and Manolin says he is coming back to work with Santiago. Santiago discovers that there had been a search for him with the coast guard. The old man goes back to sleep and Manolin goes to get him food and telling Pedrico that he can have the marlins head because of the assistance he has provided previously. While sleeping the old man dreams of the lions once again.
This day is a happy ending for Santiago. Though he didn’t get to bring the fish in he was still praised for the skeleton and the size of his catch. He also gets his fishing partner back, which means a lot to Santiago because Manolin is like a son to him. Manolin apprenticing Santiago will make sure that Santiago’s legacy and experience will live on.
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