This sheet includes the poem, “Crusader’s Farewell” A king and poet, Thibaud of Navarre (1201—1253) spent the years from 1239 to 1240 on a crusade in Palestine. Included are 2 sets Assignments Ideas - you choose what will be interesting/challenging for your students. Themes: Duty, honor, loss, faith, the reality vs. ideal of the Crusades. Character: The Crusader's inner conflict, the lady left behind, changes in perspective Literary Devices: Symbolism (e.g., the sword, armor, homeland), imag