Subordination vs Domination in The Song of Roland Ramayana
Subordination Vs. Domination In the two epics, The Song of Roland and the Ramayana all of the characters show characteristics of domination and subordination. ... That is why Roland and Rama possessed both domination and subordinate qualities which helped them get through their tribulations and made them such remarkable heros. In the beginning of the song of Roland, Roland demonstrates his subordination when he follows Charles in his plan to make peace with Marsillion. Roland makes it very clear that he doesn’t trust the Muslims, but does not challenge the kings decision. ... In the Ramayana, Rama also demonstrates subordinate qualities very early into the epic. ... Oliver is very submissive to Roland throughout everything. He agrees will all that Roland decides, except for a brief moment at the end of the battle where he disagrees with him about sounding his horn, but before too much time passes he is in complete agreement with Roland and tells him to call for King Charles and his army. ... Roland also possesses personality traits which make him dominating. ... The way that Roland fights is even controlling. ... Instead, Roland decides to take charge of his men and ride to death if that was what was in God’s will. At no point on the battlefield does Roland become submissive, except for when his comrade, Oliver, and the Archbishop die.