Episode 2291
The Poetry Fix: The Dream of the Rood, Part Four
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM · Student Content
March 30, 20264m 31s
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Show Notes
Join Erika Kyba and continue your Lenten journey through the medieval Crucifixion poem, "The Dream of the Rood." In today's excerpt, the poet crafts a parallel between the Cross of Christ and Mary, His mother. Erika analyzes why the poet has chosen to link these two figures together, and what this poetic image says about suffering and glory.
Topics
LentCrucifixionChristJesusOld Englishmedievalglorytragedypoetryliterary analysisshield partnersmedieval battleretellingthe PassionanachronismbattlesufferinggloryMaryCrossbirthdeathparallelimageryapocalypseJudgementsalvation