In The Song of Roland, Roland "embody an especially pure form of the spirit of feudal loyalty to one's overlord" (Lawall 1104}. The websites describe Charles the Great as a father figure and Roland as a loyal and honorable subject. In the introduction of The Song of Roland one is told of the characteristics of Roland and King Charles. Roland is described as a French Achilles. He is described as arrogant, honorable and loyal. Roland is so loyal to his King and community that he is willing to give his
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