Value Points :

Guilt

• due to killing of Albatross 

 • harmless noble creature 

• came as God’s messenger 

• done a wicked deed Punishment 

 • stuck in silent sea - wind dropped 

• no water 

• sails dropped 

• Albatross hung around the neck 

• tells story to others 

• repents

Detailed Answer : 

The ‘Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ is an exploration of evil, both that of men and of nature, and of salvation. The slaughtered Albatross, emerging spirits from beneath the murky water, slimy creatures of the sea, all are images of sin and evil, and its consequences. The Albatross can be seen as a symbol of God’s favour, bringing good results. When the mariner kills the innocent creature, thereby tainting himself with sin and losing connection with God and all things good. By destroying one of God’s creatures, the mariner is exposed to the darker aspects of the world as he has done a wicked deed.

The weather was still fine. The south wind was still favorable. But no bird followed the ship. The Mariner repented his misdeed of killing the bird. Then the breeze stopped blowing. This made them sad. It was intensely hot. The sun looked bloody. They were stuck and could not move. The ship was stranded. There was no water do drink, the sailors fell silent. They held the old Mariner responsible for their suffering. Their tongues were dry for want of water. They snatched the cross from the old Mariner’s neck and hung the dead albatross around his neck which was a constant reminder of his guilt. The Ancient mariner repented for killing the Albatross.