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प्रश्न
What was the crime committed by the mariner?
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उत्तर
The killing of the albatross was the biggest crime committed by the Mariner. The albatross was believed to be a messenger from God; so by killing it, the mariner had gone against the will of God and brought hardships upon his fellow sailors.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why did the wedding guest beat his breast ?
How did the mariners reach the land of ice and snow ?
How were the mariners saved from the land of ice and snow?
1. What can you see in the picture? Does the man look happy? Give reasons for your answer.
2. Why does he have the bird hanging around his neck?
3. Have you heard of the expression-'having an albatross around your neck'? What do you
think it means? Does it mean:
a. something that you can always be proud of
b. something that you have to do because you have no choice
c. something that is with you all the time as a reminder that you have done something wrong?
4. What is an albatross?
Answer the following by choosing the right option from given below:
The Wedding-Guest beat his breast because…………
Answer the following by choosing the right option from given below:
The sailors felt depressed on reaching the land of mist and snow because……
Answer the following question briefly.
Was the wedding guest happy to be stopped? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer the following question briefly.
Describe the ancient mariner.
What were the blessings the albatross brought with itself in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner ?
Imagine that the mariner hears of Mrs Packletide’s hunt and decides to share some advice with her about the impact of wilfully killing creatures. As the mariner, write this letter, in about 150 words, to Mrs Packletide, based on the consequences following your own experience of having killed a creature intentionally.
