[2] Simon Peter's attitude expresses astonishment and perplexity. He holds out both hands, and seems to say, "It cannot be!"
In Thaddeus we see suspicion, doubt, distrust. "I always suspected him."
Matthew is speaking to Peter and Thomas, his hand held out toward Jesus: "But I heard him say so."
Thomas: "What can it mean? What will be the end?"
James: (Hands spread wide apart in astonished perplexity:) "Is it possible?"
Philip has laid both hands on his breast, and leaning toward Jesus says, "Lord, is it I?"
At the other end, one is leaning forward, his hands resting on the table, to catch the next words; one starting back, confused and confounded.
[3] The North American Review, February, 1881.
[4] The Independent, 1882.
[5] The North American Review, May, 1883.