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Question
What was the crime committed by the mariner?
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Solution
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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