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    Samuel Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” uses an albatross to symbolize many aspects of the christian faith. The albatross primarily represents Jesus Christ but can also represent a burden. In “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” the albatross dies for reasons similar to Jesus Christ. The reason for the peaceful birds death: there isn’t one. The albatross a symbol of Jesus Christ and a burden changes the Mariner’s way of thinking. The albatross is a symbol of Jesus Christ. When the bird is first

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    Samuel Coleridge’s use of paratext in “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”‚ henceforth referred to as “Mariner” is interesting and problematic as it offers itself as another part of the narrative‚ instead of placing itself separate from it. This paratextual problem persists in the underlying issues found in the title; these would include the strange word choice in the title of rime‚ and the framing of the mariner as ancient. The later edition of “Mariner” elevates this problem with the addition of the marginal

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    The Rime of the Ancient Mariner The twenty-first century has made a providential turn towards the supernatural outlook on life. Such as the books we read and even the things we watch on television. Supernatural readings and writings can date back many years‚ a good example would be; “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The supernatural elements in this poem include the appearance of the Albatross‚ the behavior of the dead‚ and also the appearance of the spirits

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    Poetry. Through this idea‚ many authors were able to convey their love of nature. In “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”‚ Coleridge uses imagery‚ alliteration and similes to demonstrate the isolation of the Mariner. In “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”‚ Coleridge uses imagery to demonstrate the isolation of the mariner. “Alone‚ alone‚ all‚ all alone‚ alone on a wide sea!” (4.9) This quote illustrates the point that the mariner is very isolated after killing the Albatross‚ he doesn’t have a crew and he is stuck

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    court systems and other penal codes. "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" helps implement all this cycle with the murder of the albatross and how he must pay for his actions. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is a tale of retribution‚ since the Ancient Mariner spends most of the poem paying for his one‚ impulsive error of killing the Albatross. The spiritual world avenges the Albatross’s death by wreaking physical and psychological havoc on the Ancient Mariner and his shipmates. Even before the sailors

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    penal codes. "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" helps implement all this cycle with the murder of the albatross and how he must pay for his actions. The whole cycle begins with the mariner’s crime against nature: the shooting of the albatross. In the story‚ the mariner betrays nature by shooting the Albatross. This action against nature is rather extreme‚ for he takes this thought of death lightly. The Albatross‚ as a representative of nature‚ means nothing to the Mariner. These thoughts

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    SECTION A Answer one question from this section. You must answer both parts of the question. You are advised to spend one hour on this section. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner – Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1. Write about the ways Coleridge tells the story in Part 5 of ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’. (21 marks) And “ ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ is simply a tale of crime and punishment.” How do you respond to this view? (21 marks) Lamia‚ The Eve of St Agnes‚ La Belle Dame Sans Merci –

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    complex web of themes and symbols within the seemingly simple plot line of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. The story of the seafarer with the ’glittering eye’ (1.13) and his puzzling tale at sea told to an unwilling listener‚ the Wedding Guest‚ unfolds into a multifaceted array of planned sequences‚ heavy religious undertones‚ and hints at a biographical account of Coleridge’s past. If one reads The Rime of the Ancient Mariner simply as a tale at sea‚ the poem stands as a remarkable one with its continuous

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    In Mary Shelley’s novel‚ Frankenstein‚ and Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem‚ The Rime of The Ancient Mariner‚ isolationism is a major theme. The main characters in Frankenstein‚ Frankenstein‚ Walton and The Creature‚ and in The Rime of Ancient Mariner‚ The Mariner‚ reach isolation through different journeys that are similar. But Victor Frankenstein and The Mariner’s journey are parallels through their actions and emotions of isolation. First‚ Robert Walton is isolated on a ship because he writes

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    Explication Of “Rime Of The Ancient Mariner” In what has been arguably identified as the beginning of the Romantic Movement‚ Samuel Taylor Coleridge partnered with a close friend‚ William Wordsworth to put together a collection of poems titled Lyrical Ballads. One piece‚ in particular‚ is considered one of Coleridge’s most famous works. In the poem titled‚ “Rime Of The Ancient Mariner‚” a tale is told by a third person persona from the perspective of the poem’s protagonist‚ the ancient mariner. In Part

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