# II explained — The Pearl

> Chapter companion for The Pearl by Anonymous.

## What happens

The dreamer describes his vision of a beautiful earthly paradise, with crystal cliffs, radiant woods, and a glorious river, which he explores in a state of wonder and joy.

## Themes in this chapter

### Heavenly Kingdom and Eternal Bliss

The description of the radiant landscape and the dreamer's joy suggests a foretaste of heavenly bliss.

## Character check-ins

### The Dreamer

The narrator, whose spirit leaves his sleeping body to explore the paradise landscape.

## Key lines

> From the spot my spirit springs into space, The while my body sleeping lies; My ghost is gone in God’s good grace, Adventuring mid mysteries;

My soul leaves my sleeping body and, by God's grace, ventures into unknown mysteries.

_The dreamer describes the beginning of his out-of-body experience._

> The beauty of the hills so fair Made me forget my sufferings;

The beauty of the hills made me forget all my pain.

_The landscape's beauty brings relief from the dreamer's grief._

## Links

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