"The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, has been interpreted and addressed considerably over the years. One of the main theories is that this poem is a Christian reading, that is, it has been written with religious symbolism scattered throughout. The main theme throughout the poem is that through all the sin and evil, good can still squeeze through. The mariner brings through this theme. We the audience ... choose to ignore and even maltreat him. The description of the South Pole found in the poem, raises questions as to whether this particular location represent...

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