Foil
Character Role Analysis
Roland and Oliver
"Roland is worthy and Oliver is wise" (87.1093). Their disagreement about the oliphant exposes their different views on honor, patriotism, and when Christian virtue becomes foolish arrogance.
"Roland is worthy and Oliver is wise" (87.1093). Their disagreement about the oliphant exposes their different views on honor, patriotism, and when Christian virtue becomes foolish arrogance.