Assignment 3: The Song Of Roland
Assignment 3: The Song of Roland
The adjective ‘brave’ is defined as “possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance,” “making a fine appearance,” or “excellent; fine; admirable.” Though Charlemagne’s nephew Roland foolhardily led himself and warriors to their deaths he showed a great amount of courage, honor, and confidence throughout his leadership of the troops till his demise. It is clear that bravery during that time is very much the same as how it is viewed today. The French epic poem, the Song of Roland displays just how brave Roland was during the ambush that took place in 778. Roland never showed an ounce of fear throughout the entire time of the ambush. Never speaking of defeat the words he spoke were “fierce and proud.”
The adjective ‘brave’ is defined as “possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance,” “making a fine appearance,” or “excellent; fine; admirable.” Though Charlemagne’s nephew Roland foolhardily led himself and warriors to their deaths he showed a great amount of courage, honor, and confidence throughout his leadership of the troops till his demise. It is clear that bravery during that time is very much the same as how it is viewed today. The French epic poem, the Song of Roland displays just how brave Roland was during the ambush that took place in 778. Roland never showed an ounce of fear throughout the entire time of the ambush. Never speaking of defeat the words he spoke were “fierce and proud.”