Question

RTC FROM COLERIDGE'S
'The RIme of the Ancient Mariner'


With sloping mast and dipping Prow,
As we pursued with Yell and blow
Still treads the shadow of his foe
And forward bends his head,
The ship drove fast, loud Roared the blast
And southward Aye we fled.



(a) Why did the ship move southward?
(b) What figure of speech is used in the second line?
(c) Explain: "Still treads the shadow of his foe"
(d) What was the reason for 'yell' and 'blow' while they were on sail?

Answer 1

A) Because wind flows northward

B) onomatopia - using a word that suggest the meaning by sound

C) it chases ship as if a bird chases a prey

D) the Strom was strong and fierce