Stanza 1
Summary:
Deor talks about Weland who went into exile and
suffered major emotional and physical pain. Weland was in a cold dungeon and was in effect a
displaced person who had to endure exile with courage in the hopes it would pass and he would be
freed once again.
Stanza 2 Summary:
Beadohild is distraught over the death of her siblings and her pregnancy now. She
believes her life is on the wrong track now and that she has no future hope. However, again, the
indication by Deor is that this time of trouble for Beadohild may pass and she may come through
it to a happier stage in her life.
Stanza 3
Summary:
In this stanza, Geat's laments for his loved one -
Matilda. He missed her so much that he couldn't even sleep. Deor indicates in this stanza that
time will heal is sorrow somewhat - that this terrible time will pass.
Stanza 4 Summary:
The indication in
this stanza is that Theodric ruled his realm with an iron hand and that the inhabitants of this
realm were burdened by this and hoped that this time of oppression would end.
Stanza 5 Summary:
Ermanaric, similar to
Theodric above, ruled his kingdom without mercy on others. He was a cunning king - likened to a
wolf - and even warriors feared him and wished his rule would end. Deor again gives a word of
hope that this terrible time passed away - as did the terrible times mentioned above.
Stanza 6 Summary:
In this stanza, Deor
says that a man, if he constantly dwells on his troubles and plight, will feel that his problems
are unsolvable. He then says that the Lord gives honor and a good station to some in life, and
hardship and trouble to others. This happened to Deor who was replaced by another - he held a
good position in the kingdom - but then was replaced and this is Deor's Lament. He hopes this
time will pass and that he will be restored to his fine position serving his
overlord.
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