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Read the extracts given below and complete the statements that follow :“Ah ! Well a day ! What evil looksHad I from old and young !Instead of the cross, the AlbatrossAbout my neck was hung.”(a) Why did the shipmates give the Ancient Mariner evil looks ?(b) Who shot the Albatross ?(c) Why was the Albatross hung round the Mariner’s neck ?(d) What does ‘cross’ refer to ? |
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Answer» (a) They held the Mariner responsible for all their miseries/sufferings. (b) The Ancient Mariner shot the Albatross. (c) It was hung round the Mariner’s neck as a constant reminder to him of his sin and guilt. (d) It refers to the holy cross. |
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