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He wakes up "a sadder and a wiser man.
B
He goes to the wedding and enjoys himself immensely.
C
He forgets the tale almost immediately.
D
He is inspired to become a sailor.
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Impact of the Mariner’s Tale on the Wedding-Guest:
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Stunned and Shocked:
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He is "stunned" and "of sense forlorn" after hearing the Mariner’s harrowing story.
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Leaves the Wedding:
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Turns away from the celebration; the lively party no longer appeals to him.
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Transformation of Character:
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Changes from youthful innocence to a more somber, experienced perspective.
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Appreciation for Nature and Spirituality:
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Learns to "love all things both great and small."
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Becomes spiritually aware and reflective, ending as "a sadder and a wiser man."
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Where does the initial encounter occur in the poem “The Rime of The Ancient Mariner”?
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In the open air.
B
At sea.
C
Inside a chapel.
D
At a wedding reception.
The poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” begins with the lines:
“It is an ancient mariner,
And he stoppeth one of three.
‘By thy long grey beard and glittering eye,
Now wherefore stopp’st thou me?’”
From the very opening, the reader learns that the Mariner suddenly stops one of the three wedding guests on his way to attend a wedding feast. The guest protests, reminding the Mariner that he is closely related to the bridegroom and that the doors of the wedding hall are already open, with guests gathered and merriment underway.
Thus, it is clear that the initial encounter occurs outside a wedding reception. The Ancient Mariner, with his compelling gaze, detains one guest and begins to narrate his strange and tragic tale. This framing device creates a contrast between the joyous celebration of life (the wedding) and the haunting story of guilt, suffering, and redemption told by the Mariner.
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The line "The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew, / The furrow followed free" is a strong example of-
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Personification
B
Alliteration
C
Hyperbole
D
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
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Definition: Repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words.
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Example: “Fair flew the foam, followed fast and followed free.”
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Repeated ‘f’ sound creates a rhythmic, flowing effect.
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Mimics the motion of the sailing ship.
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Reflects the excitement of the sailors at the voyage’s start.
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Other Uses:
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Shift to ‘s’ sound in phrases like “silent sea.”
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Evokes the sound of waves, setting a melancholic and eerie tone.
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It shows how Coleridge uses alliteration to enhance mood and imagery throughout the poem.
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The poem's structure is built on a contrast between-
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The past and the present
B
The East and the West
C
Order (the dome) and Chaos (the chasm)
D
Youth and old age
Central Contrast in Kubla Khan: Order vs. Chaos
1. The Dome as Order
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Human will and reason: The “stately pleasure-dome” is constructed by Kubla Khan’s decree, symbolizing human control over nature.
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Geometric perfection: Represents architectural and artistic order, a contained expression of beauty.
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Association with light: The dome is “sunny,” suggesting clarity, rationality, and accessibility—opposite of the hidden chasm.
2. The Chasm as Chaos
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Untamed nature: The “deep romantic chasm” and Alph’s eruption show nature’s wild, unpredictable power.
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Subconscious and primal energy: The chasm and river reflect mysterious, destructive, and primal forces lying beneath civilization.
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Tumultuous flow: The river rushing to a “lifeless ocean” symbolizes the raw, uncontrollable energy of inspiration.
3. Thematic Significance
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Apollonian vs. Dionysian: Order (calm, rational) vs. Chaos (wild, passionate).
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Civilization vs. Nature: Human control vs. nature’s unconquerable force.
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Conscious vs. Subconscious: Deliberate creation vs. dreamlike, untamed inspiration.
This contrast between the dome and chasm drives the poem’s Romantic exploration of imagination, creativity, and the sublime.
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