During the middle of the twelfth century, the medieval poet Turold wrote an epic poem that became known as a chanson de geste, or a song of deeds. In which, the ruler Charlemagne is manifested as a fictional character, Charles, along with many others. Like in every great tale, a villain is born. The plot of the Song of Roland unravels essentially because of a declaration of vengeance and actions taken by one character: Ganelon declares, “… I’ll start a feud with you.” (Halverson 661 and Turold 1341). Ganelon plays the role of a villain with little to no redeeming qualities, as do most antagonists. The role Ganelon plays in the Song of Roland displays important feudal relationships and is a representation of Judas Iscariot, because of his actions and relationships towards other characters.
Turold wrote this epic poem in the twelfth century, but the events are set in AD 778. During the time of the historic event, the Battle of Roncesvaux, Charlemagne was on the throne under the Carolingian empire. The Song of Roland portrays Christendom under Charles, though this is not historically accurate. The Church was gaining authority at this time, but it …show more content…
Near the end of Matthew 26, after Judas has embraced Jesus and the apostles are aware of what is happening, Peter jumps to defend Christ by slashing the ear of a servant belonging to a high priest. Jesus then scolded Peter and told him to allow the will of God to be done essentially. Burland then compares this to the silence of Roland. According to Burland, this mirrors Oliver standing for Roland, as he is also silent, and attacking Ganelon’s ear (83). However, there is disagreement here with Burland, because after the public threat made by Ganelon, Roland does retaliate with words and is not silent (Turold 1341). This claim to similarity is not supported by the text, and is therefore not valid in expressing the role of
Turold wrote this epic poem in the twelfth century, but the events are set in AD 778. During the time of the historic event, the Battle of Roncesvaux, Charlemagne was on the throne under the Carolingian empire. The Song of Roland portrays Christendom under Charles, though this is not historically accurate. The Church was gaining authority at this time, but it …show more content…
Near the end of Matthew 26, after Judas has embraced Jesus and the apostles are aware of what is happening, Peter jumps to defend Christ by slashing the ear of a servant belonging to a high priest. Jesus then scolded Peter and told him to allow the will of God to be done essentially. Burland then compares this to the silence of Roland. According to Burland, this mirrors Oliver standing for Roland, as he is also silent, and attacking Ganelon’s ear (83). However, there is disagreement here with Burland, because after the public threat made by Ganelon, Roland does retaliate with words and is not silent (Turold 1341). This claim to similarity is not supported by the text, and is therefore not valid in expressing the role of