Themes and Exercises for "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"
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The following are some of the major themes in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner:
Exercises:
Exercise 1:
Summarize each part and identify the main themes in each part.
Exercise 2:
What Christian and/or Biblical references are present in this poem. Look, for instance, for symbols referring to baptism, crucifixion, and original sin.
Exercise 3:
How does "nature" change after the Ancient Mariner kills the albatross? Look at symbolism, metaphor, and rhyme scheme to support your answer.
Exercise 4:
What types of imagery are present in this poem? Which senses do you think is emphasized in this poem? Why?
Exercise 5:
Find examples of "imprisonment" in the poem. Discuss how these instances contribute to greater themes of imprisonment, like imprisonment to fate or sin.
- The Natural World (The Physical) vs. The Spiritual World (Metaphysical)
- Nature vs. Man / Artifact
- Liminality (Liminal Space)
- Religion
- Imprisonment
- Retribution
- Narration (Storytelling)
Exercises:
Exercise 1:
Summarize each part and identify the main themes in each part.
Exercise 2:
What Christian and/or Biblical references are present in this poem. Look, for instance, for symbols referring to baptism, crucifixion, and original sin.
Exercise 3:
How does "nature" change after the Ancient Mariner kills the albatross? Look at symbolism, metaphor, and rhyme scheme to support your answer.
Exercise 4:
What types of imagery are present in this poem? Which senses do you think is emphasized in this poem? Why?
Exercise 5:
Find examples of "imprisonment" in the poem. Discuss how these instances contribute to greater themes of imprisonment, like imprisonment to fate or sin.
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