The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

The rime of the ancient mariner

What does the repetition of water water everywhere signify

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The repetition of "water, water everywhere" enhances the picture of the ship as it sits idle in the water, unmoving..... The separation between the words water and everywhere illustrate the way in which the ship is surrounded by water in its stillness.

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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner