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What is the importance of the Mariner in "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge?
Why did the Mariner eventually come to appreciate the beauty of the sea creatures?
The Mariner comes to appreciate the beauty of the sea creatures because it is only through recognizing and being grateful for the beauty and wonder of nature that he can atone for his sin. By blessing the creatures he sees, the Mariner acknowledges that they are part of the divine creation, and that all living things deserve respect and appreciation. The Mariner's appreciation for the beauty of the sea creatures is an essential part of his redemption, and it symbolizes his return to a state of grace that is in harmony with nature.