Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- The Song of Roland is pretty clearly a black-and-white battle between good and evil, Christian and pagan. How would the poem change if the Franks were fighting other Christians?
- How does the structure of the poem reflect its oral tradition?
- Why isn't it called the Song of Charlemagne?
- What is the role of women in this poem?
- How would the poem's tone change if the narrator did not comment on the action or drop hints about what was coming next?
- What kind of soundtrack would you create for the Song of Roland?