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This paper discusses 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight' and the concepts of chivalry that it illustrates. These include King Arthur's Court, the Knights of the Round Table and various plot devices. The paper concludes with an exploration of the Code of behavior and chivalry in today's society.

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"'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight' focuses on the importance of chivalry as a code of honor that demands that the individual do the right thing and behave in a courteous manner. Chivalry is more than mere politeness, however. It is heartfelt, authentic honor that considers the protocol of one's behavior to ensure giving due honor to others. When the green knight appears in the court of King Arthur and strikes his challenge, Gawain says 'Grant..."

Tags:Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Tolkien, Camelot, King Arthur, Knights of the Round Table, chivalry

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This paper presents research on the origins and principles of chivalry, how chivalry pertained to knighthood, and how chivalry is embedded in the two medieval romance stories "Le Morte d'Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory and "Sir Gawain and The Green Knight," translated by Marie Borroff. The paper also delves into the process of knighthood, and the significance of jousting.

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"The jousts between the knights took place on the tourney field. Combat in jousting was very dangerous. "Sometimes two knights fought alone, sometimes whole companies met in combat. When all were assembled, the heralds announced the names of the contestants..." (Knighthood 2). The point of a knight's lance was encased in a block of wood, but even so, knights were often killed or wounded. The combat between two knights continued until one was soundly defeated. "If he was still alive, the defeated knight then yielded his horse and armor to his adversary and was assisted from the field by squires" ("Knighthood" 2)."

Tags:gawain, knighthood, round, table

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This paper discusses the 1984 text by Georges Duby entitled, "William Marshal: The Flower of Chivalry." In so doing, the paper reviews two significant themes which emerge time and again in the text: the concept of chivalry (as it pertains to the notions of fealty, honor and loyalty) and the theme of how women (and children) are treated as subordinates.

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"As well, the honor of William Marshal manifests itself in how braves extraordinary dangers in combat to prove his righteousness as a knight while still a young man. When accused of infidelity to his king and of adulterous conduct, "He says he is ready to confront the three most valorous champions that can be found, one after the next. If he fails to vanquish all three, he is more than willing that the suspicious husband put him to death by hanging" (Duby, 52). His fealty to his lord is complete (at least in his eyes) and he will not tolerate aspersions cast upon his honor and character. Ultimately, a reified society wherein duty is demanded and obligations honored is preserved and this reification would remain a substantial part of western culture, informing its martial and aristocratic values, for generations to come."

Tags:patriarchal, obligations, subservience

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To understand the complexity of Christian chivalry, this paper examines an example on the noble knight, Sir Gawain the central character of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". It discusses the medieval idea of Christian chivalry with a primary emphasis on Sir Gawain and argues how Sir Gawain is a good example of Christian chivalry.

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"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a prose poem about Christian chivalry written in the fourteenth century in England. During this time period knights lived their lives following the chivalric code that includes courage, honesty, courtesy, faithfulness, loyalty, faith in God and good manners. The fact is when a medieval man becomes a knight, he vows to follow these rules. The rules developed from the values of the Christian religion and perfection of moral principles. Charles Moorman defines the knights as the "leaders not through class status or wealth or even birth, but through the excellencies of the heart and mind and hands" (26). "

Tags:noble, church

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In this paper, the writer studies 'Modern Chivalry' by Hugh Henry Brackenridge notes that the work, published in the 1790s, is over four volumes and features a satirical picture of American life. The writer explains that 'Modern Chivalry' is a commentary on American society, which through satire, demonstrates the positives and negatives of colonial America and what should be done to fix some of the ills. The writer further explains that the book is therefore a reflection of the values of America. The writer concludes that the work illustrates the danger of American society even though Brackenridge may claim to have written a book for purely entertainment value.

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"Drawing on many truths, this work of satire became very popular particularly in the west which it satirizes. The story is dominated by a hero, a new Don Quixote, and his servant Teague who is like a Sancho Panzo. It is first and foremost a parody of the frontier, but speaks on much more the political landscape of early colonial America. Modern Chivalry can be seen as a work to show insight into America's system of representation. It is ultimately, a satire on numerous aspects of young America and thus reflects on the forces which from which it emerged, a society still in the youthful stages of a new form of government."
"Modern Chivalry's primary theme is one which was of great consequence to a young America as whole. In Colonial America, there was a question as to the common man could be an effective democratic citizen in a young and unique republic. According to Lukasik, it is this face of the republic that Brackenridge depicts meaning this piece of literature is in fact a product of the political forces of America."

Tags:citizen, republic, democratic, satirical

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Acclaimed writer and historian, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, author of the popular trilogy book series, "The Lord of the Rings", is an advocate of the great traditions of chivalry and Christianity. This paper discusses the dynamic elements used in "Lord of the Rings" to illustrate the prevalence of the tradition of chivalry and Christianity as reflected in the behavior, thinking, and actions of its main characters. The analysis is an interpretation of "Lord of the Rings" three-part movie and book series. It focuses on the themes of good versus evil, with sub-themes involving the dominance of women, pervasiveness of evil in the midst of human weakness, and, most importantly, the element of hope and faith in people and one?s self in the face of adversity and suffering.

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"LOTR 3 is perhaps, among the three-story installments of Tolkien's Middle Earth tale, the only story that blatantly illustrates the reign and prevalence of Chivalry and Christianity as important values held important by its main characters. Chivalry is personified in every man involved in the battle, with the exception of Eowyn, who chooses to fight for her people. Centering the story's focus on Eowyn reiterates the fact that in Middle Earth, male dominance is prevalent, and her deviance illustrates the bravery of women despite their portrayal as domestic housekeepers and nurturers of their children."

Tags:gollum, eowyn, gandolph, king, arthur

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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 examines how the systems of feudalism and chivalry were used by kings and lords in medieval Europe to maintain order and security in an uncertain time and how, centered on the relationship between knights and lords, these systems stressed loyalty, honor, and bravery in a way that elevated the knight above the rest of society. In particular, it looks at how the poems, "Beowulf" and "Song of Roland", glorify chivalry and feudalism by emphasizing the virtues valued by both systems and providing examples of honorable behavior for the Christian warrior to emulate.

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"The idea that great warriors are also great men is nothing unique to medieval Europe, since in most cultures warriors are respected and looked up to by the rest of society. However, the difference with the warriors of time was in how the chivalrous knight comported himself in battle. An example of this difference can be seen by contrasting Beowulf and Song of Roland with Homer's Iliad. In the Iliad, Hektar and Achilleus fight without honor by using deceit and trickery to defeat one another. Furthermore, the two fighters have no respect or decency for each other and are only concerned in victory, regardless of how it is achieved. The savagery with which they fight is shown by Achilleus who tells Hektar, "On you the dogs and the vultures shall feed and foully rip you." "

Tags:beowulf, roland, song

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The paper identifies the common idea of chivalry and heroism in all three stories of "Beowulf," "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and "Oroonoko". The paper shows how, whether the man of honor is officially a hero, or just one to his people, it is ultimately the actions he performs that raise him to a heroic status.

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"In the history of British Literature the topic of heroes is quite prevalent. Throughout time many readers have seen different types of epics which show the basic traits and values of what exactly make up a hero. The most common idea revolves around the topics of chivalry and heroic deeds, which combined together give them this heroic title. Although many of these stories usually consist of the main character being a knight, we have also seen some that are not officially classic heroes, but seen instead as one in the eyes of their people."

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Within John Webster's works, "The Duchess of Malfi" and "The White Devil", there are many messages about the results and realities of chivalry. Within these two works there is constant interplay between courtly reward and courtly desertion, with issues of class extremely volatile subjects. This paper shows, using Webster's works as examples, that the issue of courtly love in Renaissance drama is one utterly surrounded by high emotion, intrigue, and secrecy.

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"Those men and women who overstep the boundaries of convention and disturb the honor code are friendless. There are many ways to overstep the role of the honorable, not the least of which is through flagrant acts of outranking love. The prince and the courtier, as well as the women who are often the objects of unquenchable desire are charged with the role of social police."

Tags:Antonio, prince, courtier