In 'The Dream of the Rood,' who or what is the primary narrator of the central section of the poem?
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Correct answer: The Cross itself, speaking as a first-person witness
In an example of prosopopeia, the Cross itself narrates the central section of the poem. It recounts being cut from the forest, adorned with gold, and witnessing Christ — portrayed as a 'young hero' — willingly mount it to begin His sacrifice.
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