Asked by marie

Which words or phrases in this excerpt from Elizabeth Bishop's "The Fish" compare the fish to an old, experienced soldier?
A green line, frayed at the end
(A) where he broke it, two heavier lines,

and a fine black thread
still crimped from the strain and snap
(b)when it broke and he got away.

(C)Like medals with their ribbons

(D)frayed and wavering,

(E)a five-haired beard of wisdom

(F)trailing from his aching jaw.

I stared and stared
(G)and victory filled up

the little rented boat,
from the pool of bilge
where oil had spread a rainbow
I think it is D and E but this is a guess
Answered by Writeacher
"to an old experienced soldier"

Please re-think. There are better answers.
Answered by marie
c and d
Answered by Writeacher
Yes, but if you can choose more than 2, be sure to include E.
Answered by Laverne
C, D and E
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