A code hero is similar to a Homeric hero, in that both respect their opponents,
both never give up until it is over, and they have courage enough to face
overwhelming odds. The code hero is always worthy of its opponent and never
In The Old Man and the Sea Santiago represents a code hero. Santiago
goes to fish one morning and rows so far out that he unable see the coast of
Cuba. Santiago then drops his lines and waits. At around noon he feels a
Some common words found in the essay are: Cuba Santiago, Hero Sea, Sea Santiago, code hero, code heroism, code heroes, cuba santiago, overwhelming odds, Approximate Word count = 388 Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)