The Rime of the Ancient Mariner p2

Question 1

What period was this written and describe it

Answer 1

The Romantic period - heavily influenced by the French revolution and the changing atmosphere at the time
- Emotion and passion
- nature
- A break convention
- Spirituality

Question 2

Describe Coleridge’s “One life principle”

Answer 2

• Link between his Christian values and awe of nature
• All nature is created by God, so it should be treated with the respect you would treat God with

Question 3

Describe Coleridge’s mental state

Answer 3

• He was a Laudanum addict

Question 4

What type of text is this

Answer 4

an Epic ballad