Gold, jewels and a cross that is able to speak: these elements are nowhere to be found in the Biblical story about the crucifixion of Christ, but they do appear in the Old English poem The Dream of...Show moreGold, jewels and a cross that is able to speak: these elements are nowhere to be found in the Biblical story about the crucifixion of Christ, but they do appear in the Old English poem The Dream of the Rood. This poem is a retelling of the Biblical story of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection and there are three characters in this poem: the Dreamer, the Cross and Christ. These characters are linked, because they all experience one or multiple physical or mental transformations. The poet intended for these transformations to be an inspiration for the reader of the poem. Especially the transformation of the Dreamer is supposed to be inspirational, because the Dreamer is the most relatable character for the reader through the focus on their human nature. The question that is discussed in this thesis is: what does the transformation of the Dreamer look like and why can it be inspirational for the reader? The suggested answer to this question is that the poet of The Dream of the Rood used the character of the Dreamer to illustrate the life-changing effect that knowledge of the Bible and following the example of Christ can have on a human being. The reader of the poem is encouraged to follow in the footsteps of the Dreamer, the first step being reading The Dream of the Rood.Show less
This thesis explores the sustainability of the transformation of industrial heritage sites in the Netherlands. Firstly it discusses the rise of appreciation of industrial sites and the rise of...Show moreThis thesis explores the sustainability of the transformation of industrial heritage sites in the Netherlands. Firstly it discusses the rise of appreciation of industrial sites and the rise of attention towards sustainability in the construction sector. Furthermore this thesis analyses the transformation of three industrial sites in the Netherlands. It explores the cultural history of the sites and finally analysis the sustainability of the transformation of these sites. The focus is laid on the use of materials. The classification of NIBE (Nederlands Instituut voor Bouwbiologie en Ecologie) is used as a tool to examine the sustainability of the materials.Show less
