LeAnn Rimes

I found The Rime of an Ancient Mariner interesting because it was a story within a story. It started off with a guy going to his wedding and he gets stopped by this oddly looking Mariner who started telling him a fascinating story. He first tells the story of how he shot down and Albatross which he later finds out it is bad luck and recognizes the sin he just committed. The Mariner wears the Albatross around his neck as a sign of guilt weighing him down realizing that they are stuck with only…

The Rime of The Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge is an eerie and supernatural tale of crime, punishment and repentance. The Mariner commits a crime at sea by killing an Albatross, and what follows is a bizarre line of events to punish the Mariner and the crew for their crimes. Morality plays an important role throughout the poem to inform the readers perception of the Mariner's actions. Symbolism is used to help support moral elements of the story and add depth to the narrative. Lastly the…

Coleridge allegory, Ancient Rime of the Mariner, explores religion in this story through integrated Christian motifs .The story tells of a man on a voyage who through an impulsive and heinous act changes the course of his life. Throughout the plot, the mariner experiences an internal struggle regarding the crime he committed, killing an Albatross which was perceived as a good omen. In order to gain redemption, take responsibility and understand the consequences of his actions. The mariner’s…

both the written and film version of Master and Commander were created long after the characteristics of nautical themes and perceptions solidified into literature, the film draws to many associations to earlier works on sea narratives, such as “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”, the longest major poem written by the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1798. While there are markedly correlations in the film to the poem, other elements…

and the setting of that particular scene in the story as well. They used supernatural and superstitious topics as a way to romance a theme that was not particularly romanced at the time. This happens prominently in The Monk by Matthew Lewis and “The Rime of an Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Coleridge as well. These three stories show a different way of using that superstition and supernatural in a way that romances the way we look at it. It also, in turn, analyzes how superstition and supernatural…

In “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the Mariner recalled his story about unfortunate events he faced while at sea to a wedding guest. During the Mariner’s voyage, an Albatross guided him and his crew through a storm and brought them steady wind and good weather. The Mariner impulsively killed the Albatross, causing the Mariner to receive punishments for his cruelty. The punishments given to the Mariner was fitting for his crime because the pain of isolation and…

Literary Analysis Timed Essay “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” written by an English poet named Samuel Taylor Coleridge a literary ballet in poem form. In the “Ancient Mariner” The main character (The Bright-Eyed Mariner) has to face many decision, and problems. The only way he comes to find a solution is by going through the hardest task that waits at the end of his journey. In the poem the author really expresses the power, and strength in which mother nature possess. One example that…

varies, based on what a person believes. A religious person would consider a crime to be a subset of sins. Based on religion, the cycle to follow after committing a crime would comprise punishment, repentance, and redemption. We see this cycle in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, as the mariner is punished by nature for killing the albatross. Readers can connect with the mariner as he deals with the consequences of his sin; he undergoes a spiritual journey as he is punished physically by the…

Three men are attending a wedding when an old sailor (the Mariner) stops one of them at the door. Using his hypnotic eyes to hold the attention of the man at the door, he starts telling a story about a perilous journey he took. The gentleman listener really wants to go inside to the wedding party, but he can't pull himself away from this great story teller. The Mariner begins his story. They left port, and the ship sailed down near Antarctica to get away from a bad storm, but then they get…

Messages (Discussing three messages from The Ancient Mariner) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a story with many messages that teach us something important. Anselm Berrigan states that “Coleridge’s father recognized his talents early on, and encouraged his education...” (Berrigan) Coleridge is known as one of the best writers. Through this story we can see just where his imagination takes him. The three messages from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner that I understood after reading this was…