Leaves of Grass · Character

The Crusaders

Medieval Christian warriors, invoked as historical figures.

minor

Also known as myself, Mine

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Mentioned as part of the vanished medieval world, along with Charlemagne, Roland, and Arthur.

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With Narrator (friendship): The Crusaders are fellow travelers or warriors for a cause, with whom the narrator shares a sense of mission. With Narrator (friendship): The Crusaders are fellow travelers or warriors for a cause, with whom the narrator shares a sense of mission. With Narrator (friendship): The Crusaders are fellow travelers or warriors for a cause, with whom the narrator shares a sense of mission.

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Relationship types

Friendship
Other

Character groups

Historical and Symbolic Personages
Protagonist
National and Mythic Archetypes

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Narrator
friendship · positive
The Crusaders are fellow travelers or warriors for a cause, with whom the narrator shares… How this plays out →
Narrator
friendship · positive
The Crusaders are fellow travelers or warriors for a cause, with whom the narrator shares… How this plays out →
Narrator
friendship · positive
The Crusaders are fellow travelers or warriors for a cause, with whom the narrator shares… How this plays out →

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In the story

The Crusaders appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Song of the Exposition
Mentioned as part of the vanished medieval world, along with Charlemagne, Roland, and Arthur.
With Antecedents
Listed among the antecedents that have contributed to the present.
With Antecedents
Mentioned among the historical figures and movements that contributed to the present.
Chapter 4: The Music of All Nations
The crusaders are seen marching with the cross, accompanied by martial clang of cymbals.
The Mystic Trumpeter
Appear in the vision of the feudal world, marching with monks bearing the cross.
Blow Again Trumpeter!
Appear as part of the tumultuous armies in the vision.

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