how is coleridge's ancient mariner a literary descendent of Milton's satan

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Request for Question Clarification by jumpingjoe-ga on 08 Apr 2003 06:34 PDT

This sounds like an essay-ish question - for your sum posted would you
like a list of links of web articles dealing with your subject, with a
commentary on the points they try to make?

The Ancient Mariner is actually a third cousin (once removed) of
Milton's Satan. However, the Mariner family and the Prince of Darkness
are no longer on speaking terms because of that albatross incident. :D