Ganelon Timeline and Summary

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Ganelon Timeline and Summary

  • First this sneaky guy advises Charlemagne that Blancandrin is telling the truth about Marsile's intentions.
  • Then, he reacts with anger when Roland nominates him to be the messenger and promises revenge.
  • He plots with Blancandrin to destroy Roland.
  • Then, he persuades Marsile that a ruse of fake conversion, fake offers of vassalage, and actual destruction. of Roland's rearguard is the way to break Charlemagne. Boo. Hiss.
  • He rides back to Charlemagne with gifts and (supposedly) good news.
  • Jerk nominates Roland to lead the rearguard.
  • But he pooh-poohs Charlemagne's alarm when they hear the oliphant, claiming it's no battle, only Roland's arrogance.
  • He's turned over to Charlemagne's kitchen servants once his treachery is exposed.
  • Then he declares on trial that he hates Roland for cheating him out of the big bucks.
  • Finally—finally—he's sentenced to death by drawing and quartering. Good riddance.