40 point and brainiest for the person who me must read the book old man and the sea what characteristics about santiago make him the protagonist of this story? a. he works against manolin, who is the main character. b. he is central to the action at the shark factory. c. he is central to the setting of the fishing village. d. he is the main character of the story who elicits sympathy. what characteristics about santiago make him the protagonist of this story? a. he works against manolin, who is the main character. b. he is central to the action at the shark factory. c. he is central to the setting of the fishing village. d. he is the main character of the story who elicits sympathy. which of the following is the antagonist in the novella, the old man and the sea? a. manolin because he won't santiago fish anymore b. the fish because santiago hasn't caught one in 84 days c. the sea because that's where santiago makes his living d. the skiff because santiago could use a bigger boat which of the following sentences is written in active voice? a. the roller coasters are too big for him and they go too fast. b. the patches on his hat had been faded by the sun. c. the springs in the coach were repaired by the mechanic. d. the young teacher was awakened by the alarm.