The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

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Poetry | Samuel Taylor Coleridge

How does Coleridge achieve ‘willing suspension of disbelief in his poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”?

How does S. T. Coleridge achieve ‘willing suspension of disbelief’ in his poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”? The term "willing suspension of disbelief" was introduced by S. T....
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How was the Mariner relieved of his sufferings?

How was the Mariner relieved of his sufferings? Or, how was the old sailor relieved of his curses? In Coleridge’s (1772-1834) “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (1798), the Mariner...
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Give a Description of the Spectre Ship.

Give a description of the Spectre Ship. The Spectre Ship in Coleridge’s (1772-1834) “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (1798) is a ghostly and frightening ship. This ghostly ship ap...
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Why did the old sailor kill the albatross?

Why did the old sailor kill the albatross? In Coleridge’s (1772-1834) “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (1798), the old sailor/the Mariner kills the Albatross without any reason. T...
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Write a short note on the Wedding Guest. 

Write a short note on the Wedding Guest.  The Wedding Guest is an important character in Coleridge’s (1772-1834) “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (1798). The Wedding Guest is a yo...
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Write a Short Note on Supernaturalism.

Write a short note on Supernaturalism. Supernaturalism means the presence of mysterious, magical, or unexplainable events in a story. It includes ghosts, spirits, curses, and unnat...
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“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” is an allegory of crime, punishment, and salvation.—Discuss.

“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” is an allegory of crime, punishment, and salvation.—Discuss. Or, describe the allegorical significance of this poem.  "The Rime of the Ancient Mar...
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Background of the Poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"

What do you know about the Background of the Poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" It is believed that Coleridge wrote the poem The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner inspired by James...
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Background of the Poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"

What do you know about the Background of the Poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" It is believed that Coleridge wrote the poem The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner inspired by James...
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How Does Coleridge Mingle Natural And Supernatural in the Poem 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'?

How does Coleridge mingle natural and supernatural in the poem 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner? Samuel Taylor Coleridge's (1772-1834) poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (1798)...
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How was the Mariner relieved of his sufferings?

How was the Mariner relieved of his sufferings? Or, how was the old sailor relieved of his curses? In Coleridge’s (1772-1834) “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (1798), the Mariner...
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Why did the old sailor kill the albatross?

Why did the old sailor kill the albatross? In Coleridge’s (1772-1834) “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (1798), the old sailor/the Mariner kills the Albatross without any reason. T...
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