Compare and contrast the use of the word "albatross" in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Coleridge and "Snake" by D. H. Lawrence.

In "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," the albatross is a large sea bird known to follow ships. Most sailors considered them to be good luck. The Ancient Mariner shot and killed the bird. Another meaning of "albatross" is a public burden one must carry as a sign of guilt and responsibility. As a punishment for shooting the albatross, the Ancient Mariner was forced to wear it around his neck as a penance for its killing and the resulting bad luck that plagued the ship.