Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on 'The Song of Roland'. Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
This 5 page report discusses the medieval poem 'The Song of Roland' or Chanson de Roland and summarizes the plot, describes the poem's characters and their roles, and briefly discusses the 'ideal' behavior of a knight, as well as chivalry in the middle ages of Europe. No additional sources cited.
Page Count:
5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: D0_Roland3.doc
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
terms of literary history and in relationship to historical events and the sources of the poem. The reader or those for whom the poem is recited learn immediately that
it begins "full seven years" since "King Charles had sojourned" in Spain. While there are those literary experts who claim the epic poem is purely fiction, other social and
literary historians are certain that the poem is a re-telling of the historical events that occurred as Charlemagnes army retreated from what is now modern Spain. Probably the most
accurate depiction of what the poem actually is, is that it is an overview or profile of the feudal society that was in place in Europe at that particular time
in the development of Western history. It serves as a record in which each character symbolizes a different part of the dominant sectors of the larger culture -- the
men of Charlemagnes army, the traitors, the "pagan" army, and even Charlemagne himself. Charlemagne was the fearless and beloved leader of the Francs
who had conquered hundreds of kingdoms and was the preeminent leader of the Christian armies. He was revered by all and it is possible that the poet telling "The
Song of Roland" was using the character of Charlemagne to represent Christianity as it moved to conquer and covert the pagan infidels. The glories and accomplishments of Charlemagne, it
was argued, could only be explained through the recognition that he was an instrument of the one, true God. It can even be argued that it was fear of
that Christian god-inspired strength the willingness of the "pagans" to send riches, pledge their loyalty, take up the Christian faith, offer hostages, and finally, to "Send him our sons, the
...