The Song of Roland, an epic poem based on the Battle of Roncevaux in 778, during the reign of Charlemagne, portrays a hero named Roland. ... " Throughout the reading we see Roland's appetite for a fight constantly. ... Clearly, as shown throughout almost the entire epic poem, Roland's greatest strength is his abilities as a fighter, and his crave for a fight. ... But Roland being proud and a bit big-headed refuses the offer immensely. ... But the Count Roland could not bear throwing that kind of shame on his family line and on his reputation. ...

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The Song of Roland Essay In the epic The Song of Roland, you find yourself rooting for two main characters: Roland and Oliver. ... Roland was the most beloved and well respected generals for Charlemagne's army. ... He was a good friend of Roland so he likewise was respected by his peers and king (though not to the extent of Roland). His faith and loyalty did not run as deep in his blood as it did Roland's. ... Roland and Oliver both had enough courage to fuel an entire army without any. ...

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Historians speculate, The Song of Roland or La Chanson de Roland was written at the end of the eleventh century. ... The song was also one the first Medieval works. ... Some, give credit to Turoldus, as the author of the song. ... King Marisilion, offers a false truce hoping to entrap and kill the song's protagonist, Roland, his best friend, Oliver and Archbishop Turpin, a noble subject to the king. ... (gradesaver.htm) "Ganelon and Blancandrin rode on until each pledged his faith to the other and swore they'd find a way to have Count Roland killed (Goldin 1117)" The Song of Ro...

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They were Astolpho, Ferumbrus, Florismart, Ganelon, Maugris, Namo, Ogier, Oliver, Otuel, Rinaldo, Roland, and Geoffrey. ... The Song of Roland suggests that they were Saracens, while other sources suggest that it was the Lombards. In any case this much is known, Ganelon was responsible, and the entire rear guard of Charlemagne's army was destroyed including his nephew and bravest warrior Roland. ...

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• Grade Level: High School