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How Does The Speaker In The Seafarer Feel About Life At Sea
In "The Seafarer," how does the speaker feel about life at sea?
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In the Anglo-Saxon poem "The Seafarer," the narrator shares the pitiless battering of nature on his person and his difficulty in being separated from the company of other people. Ironically, being a sailor seems to be his life’s calling rather than a punishment. He does not desire to live in "foreigners' homes," neither does he wish to return to his homeland. His entire world is the sea.
In the poem he speaks with excitement that comes with this difficult life. Rather than seeing danger, he may be exhilarated by his experiences, even in the face of his terrible
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