For real? The Flying Dutchman
What is the Flying Dutchman?
How is the movie clip similar to the gambling match between Death and Life-in-Death in “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”? How is it different? Do you believe there are higher powers at war over souls in this universe? Explain. Watch the clip…
Rime of the Ancient Mariner Speck Mist Moves without wind “Skeleton of a ship” Gossamer sails 2 “passengers” Life-in-Death (Woman—red lips; gold hair; white skin) Death Cast dice for the fate of the Mariner—who wins?
A game of chance Gambling Cast Dice
Discuss 1. Which interpretation is more “realistic”? 2. Which is more “romantic”? Discuss