The Song of Roland Group

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smellienellie03
smellienellie03
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College - Sophomore

What is an example for each aspect of an epic poem in The Song of Roland? (the example should be a character)

The aspects include:
1. Features an epic hero who embodies the ideals off a particular nation or culture.

2. focuses on the struggle for something of value to that culture.

3. includes a god/gods who intervene in the affairs of men, often to aid or punish the hero.

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Posted by smellienellie03 on Sunday May 13, 2007 at 10:58 PM and tagged with the song of roland.

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  1. bmadnick Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

    The first characteristic of an epic poem, the hero, has to be Roland. He's known for his bravery, volunteering for the most dangerous assignments.

    Charlemagne would represent the second characteristic. He's the leader of the Frankish (French) forces. His purpose in the epic is to fight to regain lands lost to the "infidel", non-Christians.

    Gabriel would represent the third characteristic. He is god's emissary and leader of the angels that help the French army. He also leads Roland's soul to Paradise after his death.

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    Posted by bmadnick on Monday May 14, 2007 at 9:02 AM