Question

Describe the events that led to the hanging of the dead albatross around the mariner’s neck. In view of these events, analyze how the ancient mariner’s shipmates were a bunch of fickle minded sailors.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Mariner messed up big time. He did not heed the cardinal rule of the sea; DON'T SHOOT THE ALBATROSS! The mariner does and this act plunges the Mariner and his crew into a nautical hell. So, they hang the bird around the Mariner's head as a constant reminder to him that he is a major idiot and that he is the reason for their misfortune. The albatross around the neck is a common term. It denotes a mistake that was made by the ancient mariner the albatross was an angel of hope for the Mariners during the time of hardship by killing it the ancient mariner has committed a great crime.