describe the ancient mariner?
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describe the ancient mariner?
The ancient mariner is an old, old man; he's skinny, dark skinned from years of exposure to the elements, and he has a "glittering" eye. An ocean journey is imperiled by an icy stretch of sea, and the sailors' kindness to an albatross saves their lives.
The ancient mariner foolishly shoots the albatross with a crossbow, but no one can explain his actions. His punishment for such a savage and thoughtless act was to be cursed by a spirit who loved the great bird, and the ancient mariner spends the rest of his life recounting his mistake and the loss of his shipmates through impulsiveness.
The ancient mariner foolishly shoots the albatross with a crossbow, but no one can explain his actions. His punishment for such a savage and thoughtless act was to be cursed by a spirit who loved the great bird, and the ancient mariner spends the rest of his life recounting his mistake and the loss of his shipmates through impulsiveness.
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We know the gut is old and all grizzly looking. He has this eye that is supposed to mesmerize people or at least the young wedding guest. I imagine he isn't making any fashion statements either, "By thy long grey beard and glittering eye....with his skinny hand..."
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