How might the theme change if the wife had asked her husband for a cat to replace old polly?.

Santiago said, “a man can be destroyed but not defeated.” in essence he says that a. defeat is likely when you sail alone. b. man can face defeat so it is important to learn from your mistakes and be prepared. c. sharks can always defeat man unless man is well prepared. d. man can be hurt and even destroyed but still have the ability to control how it is viewed.

What is the most important lesson wiley learns in "wiley, his mother, and the hairy man"?

Which words best describes the speakers?