The narrative Rime of the Ancient Mariner mysteriously attracts the reader’s attention in the same way that the Mariner caught the attention of the wedding guest. From the beginning to the very end, it is indisputable that Coleridge’s story was vastly different than any other work of literature. However, in a unique way, the story connects with the reader through common elements. Bowra, who wrote about the unique traits of the story, refers to it as an unordinary work of art that uses its sharp, vivid, and dreamlike qualities to connect and appeal to the emotions of the reader. Although Bowra has a multitude of logical points, his explanation does contain a few weak points. To begin, there is no argument against Bowra that this tale is unordinary. In fact, he refers to the tale as if the entire plot felt like a dream. I am in complete agreement with him because the events, such as the zombie crew working the ship, are too unworldly to be described as anything from the world of the awake. However, in a strange way, he does provide us with a sense of connection just as Bowra had mentioned. In the time of this tale, sailors who became stranded at sea often ran out of food, water, and other supplies and would begin to …show more content…
There is no doubt that it is a vivid and unusual tale that still maintains the ability to connect with the reader despite the fact it is unworldly. The main difference between the way we feel about the story, and life as a whole, is that I believe that what we encounter everyday is more connectable than a mere dream. The reason for this belief is that when we encounter it in the real world, it leaves a lasting impact that we cannot escape. Meanwhile, a dream may remain relevant for a brief period of time, but in the long run will be something that has been completely lost from