Dualism and Christian Hope in Marianne Moore's 'The Fish'

Authors

Nicholas S. Boone, Harding UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Renascence

Publication Date

Winter 2024

Volume

76

Issue

1

First Page

29

Last Page

37

Abstract

The article focuses on American poet Marianne Moore's poem "The Fish," exploring its dualistic themes and Christian allegorical potential. Topics include Moore's use of Protestantism as a lens, the poem's interpretation through Christian spirituality, and critiques of its allegorical complexity. It reports that interpretations emphasizing natural description, Moore's Christian perspective imbues "The Fish" with themes of endurance and spiritual triumph, challenging conventional literary analyses.

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Recommended Citation

Boone, N. S. (2024). Dualism and Christian Hope in Marianne Moore's 'The Fish'. Renascence, 76 (1), 29-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.5840/renascence20247612