Easy Questions
Just like Beowulf The Song of Roland is an example of what kind of text?
An epic Poem
What was the pass called where the Frank get attacked?
Roncevaux
Charlemagne leads the __________
Franks
The religious code of ethics followed by the Franks
Chivalry
The feudal system is a system where?
A vassal pledges to a Lord in order to obtain land
Who wrote The Song of Roland?
The author is unknown
Who does Marsillion write for help?
Blancandarin
The major conflict in The Song of Roland is between?
Muslims and Christians
What are the two major religious groups that fight in the poem?
The Muslims and the Christians
Who is Charlemagne?
King of the Franks. The Christian King that can seemingly do no wrong.
Ganelon is?
Roland's stepfather the betrayer of the Franks.
Marsillion is?
The King of Saragossa. The pagan worshipper.
Who tries to convince Roland to call for help when he realizes they have been ambushed?
Oliver
Whys does Roland refuse to call for help?
Pride, stubborn, not wanting to admit his own weakness. He wants to put his trust in God.
How do the Franks win the war?
- The Franks get flanked
-Call for help
- Charlemagne kills Marsillions army and defeats the reinforcements sent by Blancadrin
How is Ganelon punished?
Ripped apart by horses
What does the Song of Roland teach us about loyalty?
- Discuss the Feudal system
- Roland to Charlemagne
- Charlemagne's loyalty to his army and vice versa
What does The Song of Roland teach us about betrayal?
- leads to death
Ganelon
Saracens
Marsillion
Blancadrin
destroys trust and relationships
What is the major struggle in The Song of Roland?
Christianity VS Islam
The seemingly never-ending religious wars
What mistakes were made with the historical accuracy of the Song of Roland?
Answers vary
What mistakes were made with the historical accuracy of The Song of Roland?
Answers vary
What does Chanson De Geste Translate to in English?
Song of Deeds
What are Laisses?
A type of Stanza varying in Length foud specifically in French poetry
What is Marsillion's wife named in the poem? and what is she renamed?
Bramimonde renamed Julienne
What angel visits Charlemagne multiple times throughout the poem? What does he tell Charlemagne on his last visit?
The Angel Gabriel. He must prepare to help King Vivien of Elbira.