CANTO V.

I. Plot structure.

1. Events of main plot. 2. Events of minor plot. 3. Connection between the two.

II. Character study.

1. Roderick. 2. The King. 3. Douglas. 4. The mob. a. The King's characterization.

_Other Topics._

III. Justice of Roderick's justification of himself to Fitz-James.

IV. Means used to give the impression of speed in Fitz-James's ride.

V. Exemplification in this canto of the line, "Shine martial Faith, and Courtesy's bright star!"