The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

By Samuel Taylor ColeridgePresentation by: Tom, Kelsie, Ashley, Amaal

Overview

The poem was the longest major poem by the English poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The poem was written in 1797-98

Published in 1798 in the first edition of Lyrical Ballads

AnalysisThe overall significance:

Introduction to Frankenstein (Reference in Letter 2/pg.18)

Have respect for natureRelates to life:

Treat others the way you wish to be treated

SummaryThe Mariner tells his story to a wedding goer with the life lesson to love all of God’s creatures or face His wrath

PART 1 & 21. When at sea…

A fog blinds them an albatross comes to guide them, but

the Mariner shoots it 2. Misfortune beings

No water, crew members are dyingThe crew wrapped the dead albatross on

his neck To make the Mariner remember he caused their

suffering

PART 3 & 43. Misfortune Cont.…

All crew members die A ghost ship appears

4. The ghost ship brings.. Sea snakes

Causes Mariner to unconsciously prayDrops albatross into ocean

Enters sweet sleep

PART 5 & 6 5. Wakes up …

Rain Crew member’s bodies were taken over by

Angels 2 voices- how the ship is moving & Mariner

punishment The ship is headed towards the port

6. Meets the Hermit Takes him to shore after the ship sinks Mariner tells Hermit his story

Part 77. Lesson learned

Painful need to tell his story That is his punishment for shooting the

albatross Lesson: love all of God’s creatures or

expect punishment

Connection to Frankenstein “I am going to unexplored regions, to "the land

of mist and snow," but I shall kill no albatross; therefore do not be alarmed for my safety or if I should come back to you as worn and woeful as the "Ancient Mariner."

(Shelly, Pg.18) Letter 2

Sources Graham, Ruth. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

(text of 1834)." Poetry Foundation. Poetry Foundation, n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2014.

"549. Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The Oxford Book of English Verse." 549. Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The Oxford Book of English Verse. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2014.