The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Flashcards
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The Supernatural Punishment
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“restless gossameres.”The lexis “gossameres” has mystical connotations that can link to the fabrics of fairy wings, along with ghostly connotations because of its see-through quality. It ties with the supernatural theme as a divine punishment.
2
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The External Reformation
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“like a three years’ child.” At the end of the story, this is contrasted by his transformation as a “sadder…man.”
3
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Romanticism
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Individualism Spontaneity Freedom from rules Solitary life rather than life in society Imagination is superior to reason Devotion to beauty Love and worship of nature “The artist’s feelings is his laws”
