Question

Which two lines in this excerpt from Elizabeth Bishop's "The Fish" suggest that the speaker respects the fish?

A green line, frayed at the end
where he broke it, two heavier lines,
and a fine black thread
still crimped from the strain and snap
when it broke and he got away.
Like medals with their ribbons
frayed and wavering,
a five-haired beard of wisdom
trailing from his aching jaw.

Answer 1

Answer:
Like medals with their ribbons

a five-haired beard of wisdom

Answer 2

Like medals with their ribbons

a five-haired beard of wisdom

Step-by-step explanation:

These are the lines that suggest that the speaker respects the fish in this poem. In the poem, we learn that the fish was able to break some lines, and these can still be found in his mouth. The author describes the lines as "medals" and the trail as a "beard of wisdom." Both of these phrases are positive and convey a sense of respect and admiration for the fish.