5.27.2008

The Song of Roland: Laisse Response

Note: The Song of Roland blue books are due.

1. Read 10 of the following laisse: 43, 45, 56, 65, 78, 80, 84, 97, 110, 126, 129-130(treat as one laisse), 132, 134-5, 164, 174-6, 177, 179-80, 185, 204, 213, 237, 258-9, 263, 268, 272, 276, 277, 278, 280-287(treat as one laisse), 291

2. For each laisse choose one line to quote and

3. write a summary of the laisse in your own words OR a draw sketch with a caption.

Example:
Laisse 180
Quotation: “For Charlemagne God worked a miracle,/ because the sun is standing motionless.” Summary: Charlemagne prays, and the sun stands still so he can pursue the enemy and avenge Roland’s death.

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