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Roland Timeline and Summary

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Roland Timeline and Summary

  • Roland argues that Charles should not accept Blancandrin's offer.
  • Also, he volunteers Ganelon to be the envoy to King Marsile.
  • Dude accepts his nomination to lead the rearguard.
  • But he refuses to blow the oliphant and urges his men to fight for France, God, and honor.
  • Then he kills a lot of Saracen dudes.
  • Ultimately, he realizes Ganelon's treachery. Oops.
  • Finally, he admits the disaster and blows the oliphant to summon Charlemagne.
  • He then mourns the deaths of his knights.
  • Lastly, he retreats to a hill, tries to break his sword, and dies. Womp womp.