Christian fishermen disciples (e.g. Peter) are often regarded as "fishers of men". It is mentioned that the fish is holy and that it looks at the speaker from the white depths. The reference of it being holy and pure is reminiscent of Christ, who Christians hold as sinless and one with the Father. Bishop describes the fish as “an iridescent creature/ like the sun in water” which is imagery also used to describe Jesus. She is also fascinated by the light coming off the fish, another possible religious allusion since many religions associate holy figures with light.