Similarities Between Roderick's Pilgrimage And Others Flashcards
Roderick and Sir Galahad links
Galahad was the “natural son” of Lancelot - Roderick is the natural son of Lady RC
Galahad had to mend the broken sword - just like Roderick plans to mend his relationship with the cone gatherers
Sir Bors, Lancelots cousin tells him that the boy who Lancelot knights looks just like him - Lady RC tells her son Roderick that he is just like Galahad - Who turns out to be Lancelots son
The seat which Lancelot sits in is said to find its master on the day of Pentecost - Roderick is often referred to as “Master Roderick”
Roderick and Christian’s Pilgrimage links
Christian begs his family to accompany him unsuccessfully - Just like Roderick has pleaded with his mother to let the cone gatherers be treated fairly
The wise shepherds who warn Christian and Hopeful of treacherous mountains is like Mrs Morton warning Roderick of the cone gatherers
Christian and Hopeful have to cross a river without a bridge in order to reach the gate into the city - Like Roderick has to pass Duror when he reaches the cone gatherers hut
Christian carries a sack full of sins and woes which no one can relieve but is told that if all goes well then he will be freed of his burden in due course - Like Roderick carrying all of the guilt which he feels for the cone gatherers being mistreated and that this visit with his cake will be the start of him building a positive relationship with them
