The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

To what extent is the Mariner's experience predetermined by fate?

To what extent is the Mariner's experience predetermined by fate?

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The Mariner's fate is really the existential fate that we all share. The Mariner's fate is decided by chance: he will either die, or he'll live a life that will be a lot like death. This dichotomy is at the heart of his fate unless he achieves enlightenment: cur sea snakes!

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