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प्रश्न
What were the blessings the albatross brought with itself in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner ?
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उत्तर
The arrival of the Albatross was a good omen and blessings for the mariners as it brought a bright sunshine and a clear weather as soon as the albatross arrived on the ship the huge ice-bergs that had surrounded the ship started to break and the sailors were able to steer the ship through. The pleasant south-wind also started blowing and the weather improved considerably.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Respect for all forms of life is an essential value. Unmindful destruction of nature and its creatures deserves just punishment. Write in 80−100 words this essential value as brought out in the poem, 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'.
Answer the following by choosing the right option from those given below:
'He cannot choose but hear' means………
Answer the following by choosing the right option from given below:
The sailors were happy to see the albatross because……..
Answer the following by choosing the right option from given below:
'It perched for vespers nine' means………
Answer the following question briefly.
How does the mariner describe the movement of the ship as it sails away from the land?
Answer the following question briefly.
What kind of weather did the sailors enjoy at the beginning of their journey? How has it been depicted in the poem?
Answer the following question briefly.
How does the mariner express the fact that the ship was completely surrounded by icebergs?
Answer the following question briefly:
How did the other mariners behave towards the Ancient Mariner at first? How many times did they change their mind about the Ancient Mariner? What does this tell us about their character?
Answer the following question briefly:
What or who did the mariners feel was responsible for their suffering?
After you have read the poem, discuss the following questions in your groups:
i. Why did the Ancient Mariner stop the particular wedding guest to listen to his tale?
ii. Why did he have to tell his tale to someone?
iii. What is the poet trying to convey through this poem?
