Romanticism was an intellectual movement that influenced many works of literature, music, architecture, painting, etc. in Europe over a period from the late 18th to the mid 19th century. Some characteristics of romanticism are a deep appreciation of nature and its beauty, stronger emotions than reasoning and intellect, a preoccupation with the “hero” figure and a focus on his passions and struggles, creativity as more important than formal rules and traditional procedures, and an emphasis upon imagination as a gateway to transcendent experience and spiritual truth. That imagination and creativity characteristics helped shape the story of “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”. Many supernatural events or characters’ characteristics are found throughout the story. Also, the appreciation of nature is present as well. The problems the mariner had were provoked by nature, like storms, water, and the Albatross.

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