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The Windhover

This is a name for the common kestrel.

The Kingdom of Daylight

This is the "realm" that the windhover is the "dauphin" of.

Dauphin

A prince and heir; a probable reference to Christ.

The Windhover's Flight

This action demonstrates mastery over the air through counterbalancing its force.

The Horse and Rider

Throughout the poem, the air and the bird are compared to these.

Fire

This natural force is used to symbolize the power and majesty of Christ.

Chevalier

A knight; a probable reference to Christ.

The Plowed Earth and the Ember

These are examples of the wonders of creation; they show that the most ordinary things can reveal themselves to be extraordinary.

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