That each does great deeds, has great power, and is the main character whose life takes an unfortunate turn is the way in which Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles and Roland in "The Song of Roland" are tragic heroes.
Specifically, the hero does great deeds, holds great powers, and is the main character around whom all action centers. The hero is tragic when his life takes an unfortunate turn. Both descriptions fit Oedipus and Roland. Oedipus is the savior of Thebes whereas Roland is the savior of the Franks through his sacrifice at Roncevaux. But Oedipus turns into a blind exile whereas Roland dies during his great deed.
Roland's boldness is his tragic flaw.
In "The Song of Roland," Roland is in charge of the rear guard of King Charlemagne's army. He leads a contingent of Frankish knights as they defend against the Saracen forces while the main army retreats. His leadership and bravery are central to the epic's themes of heroism and loyalty. Ultimately, Roland's charge leads to a tragic but heroic battle at Roncevaux Pass.
In "The Song of Roland," Roland embodies the ideals of chivalry and heroism, showcasing bravery and loyalty to his king and country. His courage inspires his men and exemplifies the noble warrior archetype. However, his pride and stubbornness lead to tragic consequences, as he refuses to call for reinforcements, ultimately resulting in the death of many. This duality highlights the tension between noble ideals and the harsh realities of war.
He dies.
Song of Roland
his sense of pride.
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I believe it is Roland. I could be wrong though. :)
the song of roland
The summary of the song of Roland basically talks about the Charlemagne's army which is fighting the Muslims in Spain.
In The Song of Roland, Roland faints when he finds Oliver's body dead, and when the archbishop goes and gets Roland water, he falls down and dies. Eventually Saint Gabriel reaches down and grabs Roland's hand and takes his soul into Paradise.
All three are heroic epics. All three originate in Europe. Roland, Siegfried, and Beowulf all die in their respective stories.