which part/incident has appealed/inspired to you the most in the book the old man and the sea and why?

I really appreaceated Manolin's relationship with Santiago. Manolin is a follower of Santiago. He is Santiago's friend and compassionate server to the old man. If Santiago is a Christ -figure then Manolin is his disciple. He believes in Santiago long after others have written him off. There is a gentleness between the man and the boy that seems to trancend hardship and scorn.