1. The Christ in Christabel
If for no other evidence, many phrases and words are visible in the poem relating directly to God, such as "will pray-, "and silence prayeth she-, "robe of white-, "Heaven-, "blest-, "Praise we the Virgin all divine-, "gray-haired friar-, "cordial wine-, "upper sky-, "holy-, "saints-, "harp-, and "dear Lord's joy and pride-. ... The "good spirit- of Christabel's mother, obviously representing Mary, mother of Jesus, also enrages her. ... Christabel's mother may be dead, but her spirit is still present, protecting, guiding, and loving her. ...
- Word Count: 2551
- Approx Pages: 10
- Grade Level: High School