Fumsceaft's Structure
Caedmon’s Hymn or “Frumsceaft’s structure has a phenomenal effect on the type of poem it is, and its purpose. There are many ways the structure is helpful. For example, the caesura allows for a rhythm. In addition, accented words allow for emphasis along with the alliteration. In addition, the stress sounds given at the beginning of each important phrase stresses the importance of those phrases. Kennings are also used which shows the different names for God and all the different things, which he has accomplished. Lastly, the short phrases allow for a chant to be sung in church. The structure of this poem, although short, must have had a lot of thought put into it. This is because it portrays the meaning of the poem immensely. This story is presented in nine lines, showing the creation and beauty created by the “Holy Creator.” (line 2).
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The kennings in every line or so include, “Glory Father” and “Maker of Mankind.” The original poem stated these in old English. In order to create a short hymn, the story of how everything was created and praising the glory Father, must be condensed. The kennings showed the different things that God has done by using different adjectives along with names like Maker, Father and Master. The adjectives showed what he had done while the names showed his power. The kennings created a repetitive praising of God to engrain it in people’s brains, while showing his doings. These kennings were important because they allowed for something repetitive to be less repetitive while still reiterating many phrases. Different believers and followers of God also use kennings. All of the names that different believers called God were most likely mentioned within the hymn. Although many people listened to this hymn, each of the people was included and could worship because of the universalizing theme of
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The kennings in every line or so include, “Glory Father” and “Maker of Mankind.” The original poem stated these in old English. In order to create a short hymn, the story of how everything was created and praising the glory Father, must be condensed. The kennings showed the different things that God has done by using different adjectives along with names like Maker, Father and Master. The adjectives showed what he had done while the names showed his power. The kennings created a repetitive praising of God to engrain it in people’s brains, while showing his doings. These kennings were important because they allowed for something repetitive to be less repetitive while still reiterating many phrases. Different believers and followers of God also use kennings. All of the names that different believers called God were most likely mentioned within the hymn. Although many people listened to this hymn, each of the people was included and could worship because of the universalizing theme of