Final answer:
In 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner,' the crew believes that their ship is failing because the Mariner killed an albatross, which has angered the spirits of the sea.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the poem 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner,' some of the crew members believe that the ship is failing because of an action committed by the Mariner himself.
According to their dreams, killing an albatross, which is considered to be a symbol of good luck, brings bad fortune upon the ship.
They believe that the killing of the albatross has angered the spirits of the sea, leading to their current predicament.