The Poem
Around when was Song of Roland written?
c. 1100 AD
The only knight who wanted to prosecute Ganelon. Fought Pinabel.
Thierry
What is Roland's swords name?
Durendal
"I can no longer love you; You hae nominated me falsely.
The war cry of the Franks.
Monjoie!
What event is Song of Roland written for?
The First Crusade
What happens to Aude when she hears of Roland's demise?
She dies immediately.
What does Oliver (accidentally) do to Roland before he dies?
Strikes his helmet
"That would be an act of folly; Throughout the fair land of France I should lose my good name."
Roland
What was Ganelon's fate?
Ripped apart by horses.
What is propaganda?
Art, music, literature, etc. that is created to promote a particular agenda.
Why does Ganelon betray the Franks?
Roland volunteered him to go to Marsile, and Ganelon wanted to avenge himself with Roland's death.
What happens when Roland blows his horn?
His temples burst.
"I have no desire to speak. You did not deign to sound your oliphant so you recive no help at all from Charles"
Oliver
What do dragons signify in the middle ages?
Evil
How are the Muslims in Song of Roland different from real Muslims?
The fictional Muslims are polytheists
Roland is______ and Oliver is ________.
Brave, Wise.
What is the significance of where Roland eventually died?
He was beyond the rest of his army, facing Spain. He died as a conqueror.
Your challenge for my country is unjust. Become my vassal, I will return it to you as a fief. come and serve me from here to the Orient."
Baligant/Emir
Riches, women, and land
What do the Muslims represent?
Evil in opposition to Christianity. (Treachery, pride, violence, pagan worship, etc.)
they also test the devotion and fervor of the Christians
Name 3 Muslim Characters
Marsile
Baligant
Brammimonde
What is Oliver' swords name?
Halteclere
"I shall not hear of it/ A curse on me, if I ever agree to this. Let God show this day which of us is right."
Thierry
Why is Charlemagne's life so weary/
Perpetual servant of God, no time for rest.