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This paper discusses how, in exploring the theme of chivalry in the epic of "Beowulf", "Gawain and the Green Knight" and "Don Quixote", there are three different ways of looking at the code. Chivalry can also be described as gallantry, bravery and honor. A chivalrous man is heroic and well-bred. A knight or a "courtly" man is "courteous". The paper looks at how the code of chivalry is introduced in a straightforward way in "Beowulf". He defeats the monster and becomes the hero. In comparison, the paper examines how in Gawain, the story is a quest epic, but the hero fails the test, and we are led to question the chivalric code. "Gawain and the Green Knight" lends itself to satire, whereby the chivalric code is critically portrayed. Finally, the paper looks at how in "Don Quixote" the chivalric code is presented in the guise of a fool, who sees windmills as monsters, and learns the chivalric way from books.

From the Paper
"Gawain and the Green Knight takes place in the court of King Arthur. King Arthur was known as the most courteous of kings. "More marvels have happened in this merry land than in any other I know, since that olden time, but of those that here built, of British kings, King Arthur was counted most courteous of all" (pg. 1993 23-26) . All of the knight's of King Arthur's court were considered gallant, brave, and chivalrous. But, Gawain's identity is to be determined by his ability to fulfill his quest. He will leave his old identity behind and build a new one. Therefore, Gawain is to be considered most honorable by proving himself, rather than of his noble blood or kinship. He has to show himself honorable in submitting his head to the blow of an axe, and he has to trade with his host what he has won while out hunting. The test is made harder when the host's wife is trying to seduce him. He tries to be courteous the whole time he tells her no, because that is the knightly way. "

Tags:monster, hero, King, Arthur, Sancho, Panza

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This paper explores Geoffrey Chaucer's view of chivalry in "A Knight's Tale." The paper notes that Chaucer's view of chivalry defines the way and manner in which knights would defend the honor of a lady by always being courteous and gentle, regardless of the military might a knight may exude. The paper explains that espect for women is clearly part of the chivalric code through courtesy and honor, which defends the love of a woman through a knight's actions and behaviors.

Tags:medieval, ladies, fight, honor

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The paper examines prowess, truth, honor, freedom, courtesy and glory as tenets of the chivalric code in "The Knight's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer. The paper discusses how knights enacted these various traits in their roles as medieval warriors.

From the Paper
"The basis of Chaucer's view of Chivalry defines way and manner in which knights would defend the honor of a lady by always being courteous and gentle, regardless of the military might a knight may exude. Respect for women is clearly part of the chivalric code through courtesy and honor, which defends the love of a woman through a knight's actions and behaviors. The issue of knightly conflict between Palamon and Alcite occurs when lady Emily arouses both of their desire for love--often called courtly love. Jealousy mounts between the two men, who immediately site vows of honor and truth they took as knights to uphold their love for Emily."

Tags:military, might, power, respect, glory, honor, beauty, maiden

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"This study will compare and contrast Tristan and Iseult (in the anonymously-authored The Romance of Tristan and Iseult) to Ywain and Laudine (in Chretien de Troyes, Ywain, The Knight of the Lion).

There are clearly two immediate points in which the similarity and difference between are exemplified. In the first place, both pairs of lovers are completely in love with one another. In the second place, with respect to a fundamental difference, is the fact that Ywain and Laudine experience a happy ending after much suffering, while Tristan and Iseult experience death and utter tragedy.

The tragedy of Tristan and Iseult is summarized in the opening paragraph of the book: "My lords, if you would hear a high tale of love and of death, here is that of Tristan and Queen ..."

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" The institution of knighthood had its roots in the ninth and tenth centuries and vestiges of it remain in place even today. From a practical arrangement in which the principle of vassalage was extended to include military service, the institution grew to the point where a grant of arms was the equivalent of ennoblement. In the course of five centuries during which knights dominated the practice of warfare three important modifications of the system made it a complex historical phenomenon that affected everything from the nature of warfare to fashions in literature. One such modification was the gradual evolution of knights as a privileged, hereditary class. A second was the development of the chivalric code that ritualized their practice and defined the knights' unique social role as a military elite transformed into an aristocracy. The third is the.."

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Various codes of conducts are endorsed each year by authorities in charge of various fields of life in order to promote justice, valor, peace, and harmony among the innumerable sections of the society. However, the fighting force of warriors serving the military demonstrates the most evident form of adherence to a specific code of behavior. Chivalry, originating from the French word, "chevalerie", has been, since the ninth century, one such set constituting a body of law and a rigid behavioral system based on rules and regulations that the men in shining armor had to abide by. This analytical research paper examines the great influence chivalry had on the general behavior, military activities, fighting tactics, war-related strategies, and the motivations for warfare of the medieval knights.

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In this article, the writer notes that chivalry refers to the moral code that was an intrinsic part of the world of Sir Gawain and King Arthur's court. The writer discusses that chivalric ethics and moral code also play an essential part in showing the difference between the higher values of a civilized Christian world as opposed to the " fallen" natural world. In the poetic narrative of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" one is presented with the efforts to maintain these higher moral values, as exemplified in the Chivalric code, through the test that Gawain has to undergo. This moral code is seen in the way that Sir Gawain responds to the various moral tests that he is exposed to. The writer concludes that the poem shows the importance of higher moral values and also the difficulty of maintaining perfect virtue in a fallen world.

From the Paper
"One of the essential aspects of the poem in terms of morality is that the tests that Gawain undergoes are essentially meant to show that the chivalric values that he represents are real and not merely an appearance of virtue and morality. In other words they are tested against the real world of nature. Furthermore the moral trials that he has to endure are intended to show the strengths, and weaknesses, of his values as opposed to the world of nature and desire. This can be seen in the way that Gawain has to face up to the threat of his own possible death. The bravery that he shows in facing the Green Knight proves the enduring value of his moral beliefs. On the other hand the fact that he fears death also shows that he fails in terms of moral perfection to a certain extent."

Tags:virtue, temptation, tale, moral, values

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This paper discusses the importance of chivalry during medieval times. Using the story, "The Knight's Tale" by Chaucer, the writer shows how knights were expected to be chivalrous to women and men alike and of all status levels. The writer dispels the myth that knights were taught to be mighty in military tactics only, but instead emphasizes their social responsibilities, as well. Chivalry is greatly emphasized in the story as the entire plot concentrates on chivalric customs and values, thereby underscoring the significance of chivalry in the making of a true knight.

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"Fair play was thus one of the main characteristics of chivalry but that wasn't the only one. Apart from fair play and complete adherence to rules, "principal representative of chivalry espouses a highly idealistic conception of the value of a good name" (Muscatine, 184). It was thus important for the knight to have a good reputation. Thus while bravery and valor were important and so was consideration for enemies, but establishing a good reputation in all manners possible was critical to chivalrous behavior."

Tags:medieval, round, table, women, men, dual, france, england

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The author presents a detailed dictionary meaning of "Chivalry." The paper then asks how does one preserve, in a modern moral context, what is good about chivalry, without rendering it either sexist or feudal in the estimation of contemporary viewers and readers. The author answers her question by reviewing in detail the novel, "The Crystal Cave" by Mary Stewart and the film "First Knight." Both modern works are set during Arthurian times and attempt to reinterpret chivalric values for a modern audience.

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"The notion of "chivalry" thus has both concrete aspects to its definition, including denoting the medieval system of knighthood, as well as more abstract moral connotations. The latter aspect of "chivalry" has come under attack in recent years for both its antiquated notions of class and attitudes towards women. How does one preserve, in a modern moral context, what is good about chivalry, without rendering it either sexist or feudal in the estimation of contemporary viewers and readers? The novel, The Crystal Cave, and the film First Knight, attempt to answer this question. "

Tags:medieval, moral, class, attitudes, women, knight, modern, arthur, guinevere, lancelot, supernatural, merlin, camelot, love

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This paper looks at the chivalric code that was required of a knight during medieval times. The author discusses who became knights, who they held allegiance to, how they behaved at tournaments, and their strong sense of loyalty. The paper also discusses how such knights were supposed to display great heroism, strength, bravery, and politeness towards women.

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"The knights in the aristocratic courts represented the chivalric virtues and vowed their allegiance and service as to be their primary and foremost responsibility. The knight was one of the three types of fighting men that used to fight in the battleground during the time of the middle ages. Becoming a knight was a part of a feudal agreement. These knights had a firm and strict belief in the code of chivalry. These knights took a pledge that they would always defend the weak and the powerless that are defenseless against any sort of tyranny and oppression. The other codes of conduct they pledged to obey were that they would always be extremely courteous to all women and all ladies."

Tags:chivalry, society, crusade, middle, ages, feudalism, code, tournament, king, religion, conduct, joust, damsel