<P> The poem is set up with the narrator having a dream . In this dream or vision he is speaking to the Cross on which Jesus was crucified . The poem itself is divided up into three separate sections : the first part ( ll. 1 -- 27 ) , the second part ( ll. 28 -- 121 ) and the third part ( ll. 122 -- 156 ) . In section one , the narrator has a vision of the Cross . Initially when the dreamer sees the Cross , he notes how it is covered with gems . He is aware of how wretched he is compared to how glorious the tree is . However , he comes to see that amidst the beautiful stones it is stained with blood . In section two , the Cross shares its account of Jesus ' death . The Crucifixion story is told from the perspective of the Cross . It begins with the enemy coming to cut the tree down and carrying it away . The tree learns that it is not to be the bearer of a criminal , but instead Christ crucified . The Lord and the Cross become one , and they stand together as victors , refusing to fall , taking on insurmountable pain for the sake of mankind . It is not just Christ , but the Cross as well that is pierced with nails . Adelhied L.J. Thieme remarks , `` The cross itself is portrayed as his lord 's retainer whose most outstanding characteristic is that of unwavering loyalty '' . The Rood and Christ are one in the portrayal of the Passion -- they are both pierced with nails , mocked and tortured . Then , just as with Christ , the Cross is resurrected , and adorned with gold and silver . It is honoured above all trees just as Jesus is honoured above all men . The Cross then charges the visionary to share all that he has seen with others . In section three , the author gives his reflections about this vision . The vision ends , and the man is left with his thoughts . He gives praise to God for what he has seen and is filled with hope for eternal life and his desire to once again be near the glorious Cross . </P>
<P> The poem is set up with the narrator having a dream . In this dream or vision he is speaking to the Cross on which Jesus was crucified . The poem itself is divided up into three separate sections : the first part ( ll. 1 -- 27 ) , the second part ( ll. 28 -- 121 ) and the third part ( ll. 122 -- 156 ) . In section one , the narrator has a vision of the Cross . Initially when the dreamer sees the Cross , he notes how it is covered with gems . He is aware of how wretched he is compared to how glorious the tree is . However , he comes to see that amidst the beautiful stones it is stained with blood . In section two , the Cross shares its account of Jesus ' death . The Crucifixion story is told from the perspective of the Cross . It begins with the enemy coming to cut the tree down and carrying it away . The tree learns that it is not to be the bearer of a criminal , but instead Christ crucified . The Lord and the Cross become one , and they stand together as victors , refusing to fall , taking on insurmountable pain for the sake of mankind . It is not just Christ , but the Cross as well that is pierced with nails . Adelhied L.J. Thieme remarks , `` The cross itself is portrayed as his lord 's retainer whose most outstanding characteristic is that of unwavering loyalty '' . The Rood and Christ are one in the portrayal of the Passion -- they are both pierced with nails , mocked and tortured . Then , just as with Christ , the Cross is resurrected , and adorned with gold and silver . It is honoured above all trees just as Jesus is honoured above all men . The Cross then charges the visionary to share all that he has seen with others . In section three , the author gives his reflections about this vision . The vision ends , and the man is left with his thoughts . He gives praise to God for what he has seen and is filled with hope for eternal life and his desire to once again be near the glorious Cross . </P>
in the dream of the rood what is the rood eventually drenched in
in the dream of the rood what is the rood eventually drenched in
blood
blood