... , speculative nature of imaginary journeys has enabled composers to probe beyond convention, questioning human existence. "The Rime of The Ancient Mariner," written by Thomas Coleridge, explores a number of psychological states. Coleridge focuses closely upon the loneliness and isolation endured by the Mariner. This is articulated through the use of imagery of enormous scale, such as the sea, sky and God. Compared to ... . Through this relationship, travellers gain greater satisfaction from life; as they better understand their environment, they gain greater control over their lives. Thro...

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... a guide for the reader. Marlow's intermediary position can be seen in his eventual illness and recovery. Unlike those who truly confront or at least acknowledge Africa and the darkness within themselves, Marlow does not die, but unlike the Company men, who focus only on money and advancement, Marlow suffers horribly. He is thus "contaminated" by his experiences and memories, and, like Coleridge's Ancient Mariner ... ...

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