Dream of the Rood
by avni xhemajli
1. The poem opens with the vision of the Dreamer, which establishes the framework for the rest of the poem
1.1. The poem opens with the vision of the Dreamer, which establishes the framework for the rest of the poem
2. The Cross announces that because of its suffering and obedience, it will be honored above all other trees
2.1. Define actions as necessary
3. The Rood and Christ become one in the portrayal of the Passion—they are both pierced with nails, mocked and tortured, and finally killed and buried; soon after, like Christ, the Cross is resurrected, then adorned with gold and silver
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3.3. Action points sign-off
4. it is only 156 lines long
4.1. it then commands the Dreamer to tell others what he has seen and heard. In the end, the Dreamer's hope of a heavenly home is renewed and he vows to seek again the glorious Rood.
5. the viewpoint of the Cross and within the context of a dream vision
5.1. He sees the Cross being raised up, covered in gold and jewels, yet he notices a stain of blood on its side.
5.1.1. He sees the Cross being raised up, covered in gold and jewels, yet he notices a stain of blood on its side.
5.2. The Rood begins to speak and recounts its experience as an instrument in the Crucifixion of Christ
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6. Divided into three parts
6.1. the Dreamer's initial reaction to his vision of the Cross
6.1.1. Materials
6.1.2. Personel
6.1.3. Services
6.1.4. Duration
6.2. the monologue of the Rood describing the Crucifixion
6.3. the Dreamer's conversion and resolution to seek the salvation of the Cross
7. Themes
7.1. heroic diction and imagery
7.1.1. Dependencies
7.1.2. Milestones
7.2. the representation of the Crucifixion as a battle.
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7.2.3. the representation of the Crucifixion as a battle.
7.3. The Cross recalls how it was cut down in the forest and taken by its enemies to support criminals, then details its emotions as it realizes it is to be the tree on which Christ will be crucified.
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