Dreams all throughout history and literature have told about the dreamer, their life, and many other insightful features. This is seen in Joseph of Egypt, which is found in the Bible, or Scipio’s dream by Cicero. They have the ability to expose a great deal about the situation, the dreamer, and what their future holds. Dreams tell the reader about who the dreamer is because it often reveals parts of their personality, their standards, their values, or their beliefs. One examples of this is seen in The Dream of the Rood.
Moreover, the time period that The Dream of the Rood was written in is unknown. All they know is that it surfaces in a late 10th century text found in Vercelli, northern Italy. Therefore, we cannot tell whether it was during …show more content…
R. Heiserman published by the Modern Language Association stated, “No wonder students of Middle English literature are concentrating on systems of exegesis, symbolism, spiritual and liturgical exercise. These traditional lores convey ideas, and it is the ideas in medieval poetic works that often seem most valuable.”(164). One way this is seen throughout The Dream of the Rood is in the symbolism that the dreamer holds and conveys along with spiritual exercise. As said, these customary mythologies communicate concepts that are highly precious. Some of these concepts have been seen above, but others are seen throughout the description, piece of history that is being further experienced in a new way, and in the …show more content…
They are conveyed through symbolism, clear statements, and other forms. The history at that time, although unknown, can be seen in the writing. From the text, it is obvious that there was a strong, common, and popular belief along the lines of Christianity. Additionally, there is no opposition on this matter. Many, actually, strongly believe in this as well. Critics agree that the dreamer in a poem or story tells a lot about the author in one way or another and, also, that the dream can tell the dreamer or the reader a lot about the
Moreover, the time period that The Dream of the Rood was written in is unknown. All they know is that it surfaces in a late 10th century text found in Vercelli, northern Italy. Therefore, we cannot tell whether it was during …show more content…
R. Heiserman published by the Modern Language Association stated, “No wonder students of Middle English literature are concentrating on systems of exegesis, symbolism, spiritual and liturgical exercise. These traditional lores convey ideas, and it is the ideas in medieval poetic works that often seem most valuable.”(164). One way this is seen throughout The Dream of the Rood is in the symbolism that the dreamer holds and conveys along with spiritual exercise. As said, these customary mythologies communicate concepts that are highly precious. Some of these concepts have been seen above, but others are seen throughout the description, piece of history that is being further experienced in a new way, and in the …show more content…
They are conveyed through symbolism, clear statements, and other forms. The history at that time, although unknown, can be seen in the writing. From the text, it is obvious that there was a strong, common, and popular belief along the lines of Christianity. Additionally, there is no opposition on this matter. Many, actually, strongly believe in this as well. Critics agree that the dreamer in a poem or story tells a lot about the author in one way or another and, also, that the dream can tell the dreamer or the reader a lot about the