Lines Composed A Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey

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experiences more interesting. The Mariner experiences moral error and physical decay that changes his view on life during his journey.
In the first part of the story, the Mariner and his crew come across an albatross, a "pious good omen," "That made the wind blow," a mysterious, supernatural quality. The crew of the ship welcome it "As if it had been a Christian soul, We hailed it in God’s name." The Mariner, however, is mustering pride and decides to shoot the Albatross with his crossbow. He illustrates his belief that he does not need the good luck of the Albatross. He decides to severe his bonds with the universal cycle of life and love. Following the execution of the Albatross, the Mariner’s luck suddenly changes. He experiences the punishment that comes with the moral error of killing the Albatross. The punishment is isolation and alienation from everything but himself. Thereafter, the "Nightmare," the life in death, kills his crew. He is lost at sea, left alone ...

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