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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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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?
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Why does the mariner say that 'no sweet bird did follow'?
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Why did the mariners hang the albatross around the neck of the Ancient Mariner?
