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/30 WHH The Song of Roland

Warm-up: What is the purpose of songs?

Introduction to the Song of Roland:

View the images on the projection screen: Write down four observations about each.
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1 C) D)

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2 C) D)

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3 C) D)

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4 C) D)

Based upon the above images, what do you expect the Song of Roland to reveal about the Middle Ages?

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Identify the following characters and complete the chart below:

Character Pagan or Frank 5 characteristics (physical, mental, ect.) Feudal Rank

Roland 1)

2)

3)

Oliver 1)

2)

3)

Charles 1)

2)

3)

Turpin 1)

2)

3)

Marsillie 1)

s 2)

3)

Guenelon 1)

2)

3)

What do these individuals have in common?

What do their similarities tell us?

Define the following terms:
Definition Textual Support
Frank

Sarrazins

Pagans

Durendal

Olifant

In the space below draw a diagram show the feudal structure of the Frankish characters:
Discussion Questions: Create three questions to ask the class.

# Question # of Response

1
2
3
Short Answer: Compare and contrast the depiction of Muslims and Christians in the Song of Roland.

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