Formalism in "The Fish" Questions for response line 49 - "—if you could call it a lip—" In what way would this line inform a formalist reading of this moment in the poem? line 65 - "stared and stared" Keeping in mind the fish's experience, what, would a formalist argue, is the effect of repetition in the poem? Bedford/St. Martin's | Order a Book | Instructor Registration | Contact Us | Contact Your Sales Representative