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What does the Albatross symbolize in the rime of the ancient mariner?

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The albatross in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is supposed to symbolize a good omen. The ship's crew thought that it brought good luck. However, the Mariner shot and killed the albatross and so it became a curse. He was made to wear the albatross around his neck.

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