Question

the Ancient Mariner is referred to as bright eyed because

Answer 1

The ancient Mariner is referred to as bright eyed because his eyes glowed with a kind of energy and determination that caused the wedding guest to stay.

Answer 2

the ancient mariner is referred as bright eyed because Actually, the Ancient Mariner is driven to tell his story to almost anyone who will listen. He chose the wedding guest because, for whatever reason of his own, the wedding guest couldn't help but It is an ancient mariner he has a hope that the wedding guest would listen to his story attentively.