HIS 101
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Read the Song of Roland (in its entirety). This question might also be phrased somewhat differently: "How was a knight expected to behave? What were the qualities that a knight should possess? The paper requires that you gather evidence from a textual source (Song of Roland) to reconstruct the past (task 1), and that you then interpret that past by analyzing the evidence (task 2). As you read the epic and take notes, you should look for any information that sheds light on the expectations of feudal behavior, for example, the decapitation of Marsilla's right hand is certainly one piece of evidence. Before proceeding, you might wish to read the short notes and review the study questions on the Song of Roland. Your paper must follow this format:
Please take a moment to review Charlie's History Writing Center for specific information on the writing requirements for the assignments in the course. Please check this short explanation of what it means to cite historical evidence. Your assignment should be submitted on Canvas. |
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