The blurring of lines between reality and the supernatural in the poem is a strong indicator of influence from:
A
Historical accounts of sea voyages
B
Detailed scientific observations
C
Folk tales and dream narratives
D
Classical mythology
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Sources of Inspiration for The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
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Dream Narratives:
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Coleridge was inspired by a dream of an acquaintance about a ghostly ship with skeleton sailors.
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The poem reflects a dreamlike, mystical quality where reality and the supernatural blur.
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Folk Tales:
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He drew on sea-related ballads and legends, e.g., the Wandering Jew, the Flying Dutchman.
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These oral traditions mix the ordinary with the fantastical, giving the poem a timeless, moral quality.
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Less Relevant Sources:
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Historical sea voyages were only starting points for supernatural storytelling.
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Scientific observations were not used; the poem favors spiritual and magical forces.
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Classical mythology was not a primary influence; European folk and dream traditions were more central.
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What was the original title of "Dejection: An Ode"?
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"Ode on a Grecian Urn"
B
"A Letter to Wordsworth"
C
"A Letter to [Asra]"
D
"Dejection: A Poem"
Original Form: The poem began as a personal verse-letter addressed to Sara Hutchinson, with whom Coleridge shared a close emotional connection.
Content of the Letter: In this draft, Coleridge expressed his melancholy, unfulfilled longing, and loss of creative inspiration, directly speaking to her.
Revision into an Ode: Coleridge later transformed it into “Dejection: An Ode” (1802), shaping it into a lyrical and reflective poem. This version universalizes his emotions, linking personal grief to broader themes of nature, imagination, and the poet’s inner state.
Significance: The transformation allowed the poem to move from a private lament to a public meditation on dejection and creative loss, while retaining its emotional intensity.
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What is a notable characteristic of Coleridge's imagery in the poem?
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It is consistently realistic and grounded in everyday experience.
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It frequently uses abstract concepts to convey emotion.
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It is highly sensory, often combining visual, auditory, and even tactile elements to create vivid and sometimes disturbing pictures.
D
It relies heavily on classical allusions rather than original descriptions.
Sensory Imagery in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
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Coleridge uses imagery that appeals to all senses (sight, sound, touch, etc.).
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Examples: sunless sea, ghostly ship, still water – create eerie, supernatural atmosphere.
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Purpose: Immerse readers in the fantastical and unsettling world of the poem.
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Note: Not purely realistic, abstract, or classical – it’s vivid and imaginative.
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"The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is famously inspired by a dream experienced by which of Coleridge's friends?
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William Wordsworth
B
Charles Lamb
C
Thomas Cruikshank
D
John Thelwall
Inspiration for the Supernatural Elements in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner:
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Source of Inspiration:
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While collaborating with Wordsworth, Coleridge was inspired by a dream of their neighbor John (or Thomas) Cruikshank.
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Contribution to the Poem:
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The dream featured a ghostly ship and skeleton sailors.
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These elements shaped the supernatural and eerie atmosphere of the poem.
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