Coleridge's Ancient Mariner could be said to be suffering from an overwhelming feeling of ___________?
Correct answer: A. Guilt
- A. Guilt
- B. Disbelief
- C. Hatred
- D. Love
Explanation
After killing the albatross, the Mariner is burdened by guilt and must repeatedly narrate his experience as a form of penance. His later blessing of the water snakes marks the beginning of moral recovery.
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