The Poem of the Cid (The Song of the Cid)

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Adult

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Canto 1

Canto 2

Canto 3

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Essay Topics

How does The Cid differ in tone and content from other Medieval and Renaissance epics you have read? What commonalities unite them within the genre?

How would you characterize the Cid’s interactions with the Moors? Give two to three examples.

What are the Cid’s motivations throughout the epic? How do they shape his interactions with friends and enemies?