1. For real?
The Flying Dutchman

2. What is the Flying Dutchman?

3. 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…

4. 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?

5. A game of chance
Gambling
Cast Dice

6. Discuss 1. Which interpretation is more “realistic”?
2. Which is more “romantic”?
Discuss