The Anglo-Saxon poem known as The Dream of the Cross is the reverse image of the crucifixion. The Dream of the Cross is unique in describing the crucifixion from the vantage point of the Cross and within the framework of a dream. By comparison, The York Play of the Crucifixion discusses every step of the process of binding Christ to the cross. Both depictions of the crucifixion compare and contrast with each other. In the Dream of the Cross there are three parts to the story: the Dreamer's account of his dream of the Cross, the Cross monologue describing the Crucifixion, and the Dreamer's determination to pursue the salvation of the cross. the Cross. The story begins with the narrator recalling a vision he received in a dream, where he comes across the cross on which Christ was crucified. “Hold on to what I intend to tell you about a wonderful dream that moved me at night when human voices veiled in my sleep. In my dream I saw the most splendid tree. Looming overhead with the light around, the brightest beam. That bright tree was covered in gold; the precious stones glittered down to the feet, but there were five more.” (Lines 1-8) In the previous lines, when the narrator first introduces the cross, he refers to it as if it were an icon. Subsequently the cross will be presented as being loyal to Christ. However, the light was created for a purpose, to show the sanctity of the tree. Likewise, “five others stood” refers to the five wounds of Christ. The tree tells the dreamer the story of the crucifixion. The reason the tree tells the story is for the sake of originality. The tree is probably the most common religious symbol in humanity's spirituality. From biblical custom and many others, the...... middle of paper......self. However, the soldiers did not care about the words of Christ, but only about the possession of Christ's cloak. The role of the audience within the show is partly related to “All the Men Who Walk the Street or the Street”; he is simply indicating the relationship Christians need to reflect on between their daily work and their religious work. After briefly examining the main ideas of both The Dream of the Rood and The York Play of the Crucifixion, it is concluded that there are many similarities and differences between the two texts. Both texts are quite different and therefore have no similarities. One of the main differences is the way Christ himself is represented in the texts. In The Dream of the Cross, Christ is portrayed as a warrior in battle, while in The York Play of the Crucifixion, Christ is portrayed as a traitor and has no heroic qualities..