Roland and Oliver

Roland and Oliver in the poem, Song of Roland, were friends and companions in the war of the French and Muslims.  During one of the battles, Oliver, Roland, and 2,000 Franks are left behind to fight the Muslims attacking them.  Oliver suggested to Roland to blow the rescue horn to save Roland, the Franks, and himself. However, Roland thinks this suggestion is crazy and says that it would make him look like a fool to all of France. Continue reading