Question

nor dim nor red like gods own head

the glourish sun uprist;

then all averred, I had killed the bird

that brought the fog and mist.

twas right, said they,such birds to slay ,

that bring the fog and mist .

1. why is the sun described as glorious?
2. how do the sailors contradict themselves?
3. which is bird reffered to here?
4. what was the earlier belief of the others about the bird?

Answer 1

1. Sun is described as glorious because for the Ancient Mariner and the other sailers, the sun is a sign of relief from the mist and snow

2. At first, the sailers blame the mariner for killing the Albatross who came as a christian sould and good omen. Later when they see the sun rising, they contradict themselves by saying that the Mariner was right in killing the Albatross as the believe the bird has bought the mist and snow.

3. The Albatross

4. They belived that the bird was a sign of good luck as it was the only soul who came through the ice and snow