"Everyman" and "The Song of Roland"

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This paper looks at how "Everyman" and "The Song of Roland" are both morality plays, which were written anonymously during the medieval times. It examines how both plays give a message of ethics and good faith to their audience mainly through their main characters Everyman and Roland and how each hero undergoes death, which is in accordance with Christian ideals. It emphasizes the differences between how both characters struggle and face death and how they eventually learn to accept their fate.

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"Besides the struggle against death another common theme in both dramas is facing death. Everyman after being granted the permission from God seeks camaraderie. Everyman is certain and confidant that those who he consider friends will certainly offer their help once he tells them his problem. He calls for Fellowship, Goods, Beauty and Strength to council and accompany him on his way but sadly they betray him despite their strong promises and due to their true nature. Only two of his true friends namely, Good-Deeds and Knowledge agree to help Everyman through this tough situation. Everyone is overjoyed and learns to arbiter correctly what actually matters to the health of the soul facing death. Roland and his knights offer no resistance against the Saracens who are great in number."

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