"At the start of the American Revolution, both the British and the American colonists had many difficulties to face. The Americans were at a disadvantage due to their lack of experienced soldiers and supplies. The British underestimated the power of the North America the distance to travel to transport men and supplies, and most importantly, the united stand that the Americans shared in order to win their liberty. In order for the Americans to succeed in winning the war, they had to train their militias and learn military tactics to best attack the British."
I would say the answer is c
Santiago wishes for not only help catching the marlin but for victory. He wishes to catch the fish and feast off of this large fish