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“The Fish” In her poem, “The Fish”, told in the first person, Elizabeth Bishop applies elaborate imagery and abundant use of similes, and adjectives to tell the tale of an encounter between a novice fisherman and a weary, somewhat jaded fish. Once the speaker has caught the fish, Bishop gives us the impression that the fish does not have the will to fight because he is too old and tired to even try. “He didn’t fight. He hadn’t fought at all.” (lines 5-6) The speaker then begins to scrutinize the fish. Although initially the speaker seems to find the fish repulsive, closer inspection reveals an inconspicuous beauty. Bishop acknowledges the speaker’s appreciation for the fish’s beauty by drawing an image with her words. “He was speckled with barnacles, fine rosettes of