The Dream of the Rood caused me to reflect on the depth that is presented by the crosses beauty. As I read through this work I began to understand that the initial beauty presented by the cross was rooted far deeper than what could be seen externally. The onlooker in the poem states, "I saw that beacon swiftly change in hangings and in hue; whiles was it all bedewed with moisture, with flowing blood befouled; and whiles adorned with treasure." As the onlooker gazes upon the cross he looks past its exterior and is taken on a journey that reveals the reason behind the embellishment it dons. As the cross unfolds its account of the crucifixion ,one begins to understand why the cross has been rewarded with such beauty. The cross has parelleled Jesus experience of being crucified. He has shared in bearing the weight that sin has rested on Christ's shoulders and he has felt the hostility held by Christ's enemies. Now both Christ and the cross stand as victors of this tradgedy. Christ risen again as Lord of heaven and Conquerer of sin and the cross eternally endowed in gold and fine jewels while bearing the title of The Beloved Rood of Christ the Hero. The beauty and notoriety now given this cross, is the reward of one triumphant through a most gruesome ordeal that now brings about hope and peace to all that witness its legacy.
Chante Anderson
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