Respect for Nature in Rime of the Ancient Mariner Essay -- Rime Ancien

Respect for Nature in Rime of the antediluvian Mariner The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a par subject of a seamans crime against nature (pointlessly killing an albatross) and his repentance by blessing the base water-snakes. Setting the poem in the Middle Ages in the then-unknown seas near Antarctica, the poet is able to make his narrative credible and give the reader what is called the pull up stakesing rest of disbelief. This seven part ballad begins as a tale told by an ancient Mariner who has grabbed hold of a Wedding Guest and captivates his will by sharing his wild tale at sea The Wedding-Guest stood still, And listens wish well a three years child The Mariner hath his will. The ancient mariner tells us about a great Albatross, At length did cross an Albatross, consummate(a) the fog it came As if it had been a Christian soul, We hailed it in Gods name. The Albatross brought a good south wind and enjoyment for the mariners. But then, for no reason, the ancient Mariner says that With my crossbow I shot the Albatross and from then on, Nature had her vexation on...