Context On the afternoon of August 15‚ 778‚ the rear guard of Charlemagne’s army was massacred at Roncesvals‚ in the mountains between France and Spain. Einhard‚ Charlemagne’s contemporary biographer‚ sets forth the incident as follows in his Life of Charlemagne: While the war with the Saxons was being fought incessantly and almost continuously‚ [Charlemagne] stationed garrisons at suitable places along the frontier and attacked Spain with the largest military force he could muster; he crossed
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artists though‚ they are able to find this comforting place in music. Blink 182‚ Linkin Park‚ and NAS are some of the famous artists that are able to disconnect from the world through their songs. They are able to get all of there thoughts out through music and the world has a chance to hear them. In NAS’ song "Hate me Now" he feels disconnected because there are people in the world that hate him for what he has and they are jealous. This must affect him in such a way that he has to express it
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one of the premier epic poems‚ “The Song of Roland” gives the reader great insight of what life was like‚ specifically the prominent role of religion and social structure‚ during the reign of Charlemagne (768-814). The poem revolves around the battle between Charlemagne’s army against the Muslims in Spain. Purpose of the war was for Charlemagne and his army to “free” the country from the impending Muslim threat. Although we do not know the creator of “The Song of Roland” or the exact date of its
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Roland is not depicted as a hero in every way. In what particular way does his heroism cause him to fail himself and others‚ and what does that tell us about the culture out of which the poem emerges? The Song of Roland is a heroic epic that depicts the tragic defeat of Roland‚ the courageous leader of Charlemagne’s army. Within the epic Roland is not depicted as a hero in every way. I believe that Roland’s pride eventually becomes the root cause of his failure to himself and to others. It is this
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CHARLEMAGNE IN THE SONG OF ROLAND The textbook displays Charlemagne as an astounding and great military leader but examines a few of his flaws as well. The Song of Roland creates the image of Charlemagne that is an extraordinary‚ legendary leader. They both tell about what great things he accomplished in his life‚ the many wars he won and how his bravery carried him through everything. The Song of Roland praised him in such a legendary way to create the impression of a heroic leader. By doing this
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If Everyone Cared Nickelback’s song If Everyone Cared has a lot of different ways that it can be interpreted. First you could say that this song is a very religious. With lines like "Singing Amen‚ I’m alive" obviously Amen is a religious term which leads people to think that this song is about God. Another part is the chorus "If everyone cared and nobody cried‚ If everyone loved and nobody lied‚ If everyone shared and swallowed their pride‚ We’d see the day when nobody died." If people cared
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In the number 2 position on the list was That’s what I like by Bruo Mars. The reason that I think so many people like this song is based on a few things. First off we are talking about Pop music‚ I am not saying that there is anything bad or good about that‚ but what I am saying is it is simple music that appeals to the majority of the population. For example‚ in the book the subject of those around you (friends and family) comes up. If the majority of the people around you listen to this music more
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Christina Tyler English 102 February 18‚ 2013 Essay #1 Diagnostic Essay: Song of Myself Life is a very delicate and mysterious process. Walt Whitman’s poem Song of Myself exhibits how life should be celebrated and enjoyed accordingly. His optimistic and carefree view of life is easily distinguished through his words. Whitman expressed a love of life as well as his easygoing mood when he composed this poem. Moreover‚ his writings are referring to enjoying life‚ the similarities between
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between step father and step son‚ because this must have played some role in Ganelon’s motives. Other possible thesis assignments you may wish to write about are the following: The attitudes towards Islam in The Song of Roland Oliver’s attitude towards Roland In what ways is the Song of Roland a demonstration of the reverence towards kings in the Middle Ages? The supernatural and the super human elements in the story(omens‚ dreams‚ the angel‚ and superhuman efforts). Anyone want to cover Ganelon’s
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doesn’t feel right. The song is an observation of those things and trying to find some redemption in it. It’s so overwhelming to be completely surrounded by that feeling all the time; I had to find some redemption and to take back the definition of revolution.” – John Butler. (Change slide) Good morning/afternoon‚ students and teacher‚ Through songs‚ emotions and issues within society are expressed through the lyricists’ perspective. Through music and poetic devices‚ songs can appeal to an audience
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