PLEASE HELP WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST TO CORRECT ANSWER QUESTIONS 2-6

Which of these passages illustrates Santiago's belief that the marlin is a worthy opponent?

A.“I am only better than him through trickery and he meant me no harm.”
B.“He is hitting the wire leader with his spear, he thought. That was bound to come."
C.“He woke with the yank of his right fist coming up against his face and the line burning out through his right hand..”
D.“I wish he'd sleep and I could sleep and I could sleep and dream about the lions, he thought.”

THE STORY IS THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA