Question

“But man is not made for defeat,” he said. “A man can be destroyed but not defeated.”

What does Santiago mean when he says this?
A. He doesn't want to say he's defeated even though he is.
B. He will die before giving up on the marlin.
C. He is confused in his head and doesn't know what he's saying.
D. He'd rather go home with nothing than lose his life.

Answer 1

B. He will die before giving up on the marlin.

Step-by-step explanation:

The quote. "But man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed, but not defeated." This means that a man can beaten up so much that he can barely walk, or can be taking his last breath but he will never be defeated or loose anything as long as he tries.