The reader is introduced to the marlin because Santiago sees one of the projecting sticks dip in the water (B).
In <em>The Old Man and the Sea</em>, the main character becomes aware of the presence of the marlin when he realizes something is tugging at his hundred-fathom-deep fishing line. Because of the strength of the bite, the stick to which the line is attached is pulled into the water. Santiago immediately recognizes the fish as being a large marlin.
A; it mentions in the second sentence that he hadn't slept two consecutive hours due to dreams. He kept trying to get back to sleep near the end of the story, so that would be the main conflict.
We can’t answer unless you show us the story
Answer:
"Be quiet, Gretel," said Hansel, "do not distress yourself, I will soon find a way to help us."
"Be comforted, dear little sister, and sleep in peace, God will not forsake us,"
Explanation:
Both o the sentences show that Hansel cared. He comforted his sister through his words.
