MEMORY AS THE AGENT OF EARTHLY AND SPIRITUAL RESTORATION IN ROBERT OF CISYLE

The fourteenth century anonymous English romance Robert of Cisyle takes its plot from the saints’ legends; therefore, it is classified under title homiletic romances. Considered as a secularized hagiography, describes miraculous interference divine power to chastise king, his subsequent submission all suffering and withstanding owing piety. Robert, proud King Cisyle, indeed self-victimizer he puts trust in earthly powers until punished by God realizes their triviality. As passive hero, instead pursuing goals determinedly, endures ordeals order regain rightful place society after estranged it. By experiencing descent status king king’s fool, not recognized even family members, mocked degraded people. At end painful experiences, being vulnerable limited, although noble wealthy. An angel replaces punish pride, enable him achieve self-awareness be become better repentant pride. His consistently reminded that now fool makes remember what has corrupted made sinful. Accordingly, this article intends discuss role memory provides key restoration both secular religious sense, epitomized case who only achieves God’s forgiveness but also regains royal status.