rime of the ancient mariner

Introduction - 'An albatross around the neck' is an expression used when the writer wishes to convey that the subject will carry the guilt of his or her crime for the rest of their lives. This expression was first used by Coleridge in his narrative poem, 'The Rime of the Ancient..

The first two parts describe how the old sailor (Ancient Mariner), defying laws of hospitality, cruelly kills a sea bird - an Albatross, and is then haunted and followed by the spirit of Albatros..

Conclusion - A thoughtless deed results in a lifetime of guilt and repentance. This is evident in the Mariner's strange compulsion to narrate the story to a passerby. Sometimes, a seemingly simple mistake can mete out a life-long punishment, which might not equate to the crime committed. ..

'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', which was written in 1798. The original poem consists of seven part..

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Question: The Wedding-Guest sat on a stone; He cannot coose but hear, And thus spake on that ancient man, The bright-eyed Mariner. What does 'he sat on a stone' signify? (Stanza 5) Answer: It means complete surrender by the wedding guest and a display of interest i..

Question: Explain how the poem ancient mariner is a narration about crime and punishment? Answer: It is certainly about crime and punishment. The sailors are stuck in the south pole when they suddenly see an albatross flying towards the ship. They welcome it as a m..

Question: The Wedding-Guest sat on a stone; He cannot coose but hear, And thus spake on that ancient man, The bright-eyed Mariner. Give the equivalent of 'spake'. (Stanza 5) Answer: 'Spoke' is the equivalent of 'spake'. Spake is archaic englis..

Question: All in a hot and copper sky, The bloody sun, at noon, Right up above the mast did stand, No bigger than the Moon. Explain the strange imagery. (Stanza 27) Answer: The Sun at noon should actually be resplendent, bright and white. But since the sailors have committed the crim..

Question: How did the reaction of the people change after that? Answer: Soon afterwards, as they moved into the Pacific Ocean and the weather became splendid, the sailors changed their opinion and praised the Ancient Mariner for killing the Albatross, which they no..