Yes a or b becouase it is the same
Answer:
B. Happy to have his friend back working with him
Explanation:
The Old man Santiago was happy to have Manolin back because he considers him a friend. He believes so much in Manolin. Santiago was rejected and talked down by his co-fishermen. The return of Manolin marked the Resurrection of hope for Santiago, and he was able to share his past experiences with him.
Manolin was a great companion to Santiago. Even though Manolin's parents were not in support of him fishing with Santiago, Manolin returned to help him out.
The answer is D. It does not state the life lesson, whereas a theme does.