could be determined by a human priest, and there was a code for all to live by that should

have maintained absolute peace, there was scheming and betrayal in love and war.

Although, we're aware of what it's thought to be like in the middle ages, most of that

knowledge can be taken from the literature of the day. Conceptions of the rules and powers

during that time are pellucidly expressed through the epic tale, The Song of Roland, and the

ballad, Sir Patrick Spens. These two great works were both originally performed for the two

extremes of classes; The Song of Roland for the higher and middle classes, and Sir Patrick

Spens for the peasantry and lower class. This choice of audience has a major influence of

what will take place in them due to the standards of the day. When comparing and contrasting

the plots, characters, and their actions taken in The Song of Roland and Sir Patrick Spens, the

various literary elements used, reveal to the reader some major beliefs and values of the

flaws, take control of him and does not do what is in his heart that he knows to be moral. A

Even though there was a strict code for the people to live by, for the well being of all of

ally, or noble cause, Fight for the ideals of king, country, and chivalry, Die with valor and

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