The Song Of Roland Poem Analysis

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During the Medieval period, literature had many biblical references because of the Catholic Church’s influence. One literary piece that showed the influence of the church was the Song of Roland. This literary tale takes place in Roncesvalles, which is between Italy and France, where a major conflict between the Christians and Muslims occurred. Roland, was the protagonist, in Charlemagne’s army and was fighting valiantly against a Muslim force that outnumbers theirs. As a way to settle the war and retreat back to France, Charlemagne’s army is promised gold by the Muslims. In a quick bid to end the war Charlemagne’s soldiers say yes to the offer of gold. When Roland chooses his uncle as the one to accept the offer from the Muslims, he becomes enraged and plots against Roland, ultimately leading to his death. Because of the Christian influences, after fighting this epic battle against

Before examining the text for details, the two major forces need to be examined more closely. In the events recounted in The Song of Roland, the protagonists are the Latin Christians who follow the teachings of the Pope in Rome. Up until the time of Charlemagne the peoples of Western Europe fall into a category described by historians as barbarians (Koeller). They were illiterate, loosely structured warrior bands built around the semi-nomadic

When comparing the epic poem of The Song of Roland to the romantic literature of Ywain, the differences between the early medieval period and the high medieval period become evident. Both The Song of Roland and Ywain depicts the societies from which each story derives its fundamental characteristics. Through close observation, one is able to see the shifts in customs and mentality that make the move from the epic to the romance possible. In his chapter 'From Epic to Romance', R.W. Southern shows how this transformation manifests itself through changing ecclesiastical and secular thoughts and feelings.

Ibn Taymiyyah a scholar from the medieval age once said, “What really counts are good endings not flawed beginnings.” In the poem The Song Of Roland the main character, Roland struggles with his pride and bitterness towards the man who married his mother. The story starts with Roland sending his stepfather off to what they thought would be death, this bitterness ultimately sent hundreds of soldiers to their deaths. The stepfather, Ganelon, betrayed Charlemagne and Roland and sided with the enemy swearing to get back at Roland for his bad deed. The Song Of Roland starts with a bitter beginning and a revival of character in the end, like Ibn Taymiyyah said. The book shows the character of Roland in many different ways, bitter, prideful, and heroic, but none of these save him or his men.

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Roland’s display of pride at the beginning of the poem sets the events in motion for the knight’s downfall. For Roland proudly suggests that his stepfather, Ganelon, represent King Charlemagne as the French messenger. Ganelon reacts furiously because his own

In Song of Roland, the ideas of chivalry and loyalty to one’s king are central. Throughout the text, the author uses the concepts of good versus evil, shown by the Christians versus Muslims, as well as loyalty versus treason, shown by Roland versus Ganelon, to highlight and exemplify the ideals of the code of knighthood. The main character, Roland, is often presented as being an exemplary knight; he personifies the conventional chivalric values of the time such as bravery and loyalty, but he also struggles to balance these values in order to be a responsible leader. Roland is in stark contrast to his stepfather, Ganelon, as well as being in slight contrast to his close friend, Oliver. These contrasts of character come to a climax as the battle against the Muslim army at Roncesvalles begins; Oliver and Roland debate over whether they should call the king to help them, leading to the eventual demise of the French army. This specific scene brings to light the ideological dilemma of bravery versus wisdom and logic, by utilizing Roland as an example of the former, and Oliver of the latter. Roland, as evidenced by this situation, displays perfect loyalty to one’s king and God by being incredibly brave in the face of danger, making sacrifices that he sees are necessary, and fought valiantly until his death, all the while keeping the utmost faith in his God and king.

Roland is not depicted as a hero in every way. In what particular way does his heroism cause him to fail himself and others, and what does that tell us about the culture out of which the poem emerges?