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the ice did split with a thunder fit;
the helmsman steered us through!

and a good south wind sprung up behind;
the albatross did follow,
and every day, for food or play,
came to the mariner’s hollo!

in mist or cloud, on mast or shroud,
it perched for vespers nine;
whiles all the night, through fog-smoke white,
glimmered the white moon-shine.

‘god save thee, ancient mariner!
from the fiends, that plague thee thus!—
why look’st thou so?—with my cross-bow
i shot the albatross.

1. what mood is created by the use of the word \hellish\ in coleridge’s poem?

a. joyful

b. confused

c. dark and ominous

d. serene

1. how does the mariner’s action of shooting the albatross contribute to the theme of the poem?

a. it triggers the mariner’s guilt and suffering

b. it represents a heroic act of bravery

c. it symbolizes overcoming fear of nature and unpredictability

d. it is seen as an act of self-defense

Explanation:

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The word "hellish" has connotations related to hell, which is associated with darkness, danger, and a foreboding atmosphere. "Joyful" is positive, "Confused" is about uncertainty, and "Serene" is calm—none match "hellish". So the mood is dark and ominous.

Shooting the Albatross in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is a wrongful act that leads the Mariner to feel guilt and undergo suffering (like the curse, isolation, etc.). It's not heroic, doesn't symbolize overcoming fear, and isn't self - defense. So it triggers guilt and suffering.

Answer:

c. Dark and ominous

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