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The mariner has to do more penance because he is responsible for the deaths of his crew but, does the continued penance mean more than that the spirit cannot be repaid for his loss?

I think the continued telling of the story that the mariner has to do also serves as his constant reminder that he a) killed a beautiful creature of the sky that was a good omen (the albatross) and that he b) caused the deaths of his crew.  He cannot and will not ever forget this painful lesson that he has learned because he must continue to tell his story for the remainder of his time on Earth. 

i agree with you. at first i had no clue what this question was asking me that's why i posted it so i could get different point of views and maybe understand the question. you have helped me to understand this question. thank you and god bless

You're very welcome. :)  I'm always glad to help.