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Santiago is considered by his fellow villagers to be “salao.” Explain what this means and why locals might keep the old man at a distance.
Suggest two reasons why the boy loves and admires Santiago.
Some of the younger village men make fun of Santiago, but he doesn’t mind. Why is this?
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By Ernest Hemingway