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Modern Chivalry, 2007.
This paper analyzes the work 'Modern Chivalry' by Hugh Henry Brackenridge, which presents a satire of colonial America.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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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."
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"William Marshal: The Flower of Chivalry", 2008.
An analysis of chivalry and the treatment of women in Georges Duby's "William Marshal: The Flower of Chivalry."
954 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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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."
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Chivalry, 2002.
The author reviews the meaning of ?Chivalry? in the novel, "The Crystal Cave", and the film, " First Knight".
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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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. "
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Christian Chivalry, 2003.
An examination of the concept of Christian chivalry in the epic poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight".
2,387 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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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). "
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Feudalism and Chivalry, 2004.
A look at how the themes of feudalism and chivalry are exemplified in literature.
1,316 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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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.? "
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Chivalry and Christianity in "Lord of the Rings", 2004.
Examines the culture of chivalry and reign of Christianity in "The Lord of The Rings" trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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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."
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Chivalry in Renaissance Drama, 2004.
Examines examples of chivalry and courtly love in two works by John Webster.
1,143 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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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."
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Chivalry in the Middle Ages, 1990.
This paper examines the phenomenon of chivalry in the Middle Ages, with special reference to the military religious orders.
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"The purpose of this paper is to examine the phenomenon of chivalry in the Middle Ages, with special reference to the military religious orders.
Out of old Germanic customs of miliary initiation, crossed with Saracen influences from Persia, Syria, and Spain, as well as Christian ideas of devotion and sacrament, flowered the imperfect but generous reality of chivalry in the Middle Ages in Europe.
A knight was a person of aristocratic birth--i.e., of titled and landowning family--who had formally received into the order of knighthood. Not all "gentle" men (men distinguished by their "gens" or ancestry) were eligible to knighthood or title; younger sons, except of royal blood, were normally confined to modest properties that precluded the expensive appurtenances of chivalry; such men remained squires unless they carved out new ... "
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"Strong of Body, Brave and Noble: Chivalry and Society in Medieval France", 2002.
Reviews this book by Constance Britain Bouchard.
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This paper presents a book review of "Strong of Body, Brave and Noble: Chivalry and Society in Medieval France" by Constance Britain Bouchard (Cornell University Press: 1998). The book is a synthesis of recent scholarship and focuses on new interpretations and research presented in a manner accessible to undergraduates.
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Comitatus and Chivalry, 2005.
Social codes as seen in epics "Beowulf" and "Morte D'Arthur".
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This paper examines the social constructs of comitatus and chivalry as seen in "Beowulf" and "Morte D'Arthur," respectively. What these constructs are and the fate of those who fail to live up to them are examined in this essay.
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"Throughout history, there have been different codes of ethics that are often more important to a society that the governing laws of the land. While laws are written standards that people are compelled to abide by for fear of punishment, these codes serve as guideline for how people should live their lives. Two such codes are comitatus as demonstrated in Beowulf and chivalry as depicted in Morte D'Arthur. When the characters in these stories live by the constructs of these social systems, the society flourishes. When characters stray from each social code, however, the entire society falls victim."
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Chivalry in Three English Romance Poems, 2003.
In the works "Lanval", "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", and Book One of "The Faerie Queen", the main characters are knights, which are analyzed in this paper.
1,133 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The chivalrous characteristics of the knights from the above works, Lanval, Sir Gawain, and Lancelot, are compared and evaluated. Specific examples are cited to prove their adherence to chivalry, and their actions and hidden agendas are discussed.
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"In a chivalrous romance, the knights involved strive to abide to the laws of chivalry. Doing so, they must try to display certain virtues characteristic of chivalry. These include many different rules that provide both a moral and casual guide to everyday conduct. For example, a strong sense of honor, produced from loyalty and honesty, was a key component of a good knight. Thus for a knight to be considered chivalrous, he must strive to keep their word and not betray those they have pledged their loyalty. In the works Lanval, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and book one of The Faerie Queen, the main characters are knights that abide to several characteristic virtues of chivalry, including honesty, courtesy towards women, and courage. Although each knight may excel in one more than another, each embodies these virtues."
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Chivalry and Chauvinism: The Male Burden, 2003.
A male-sympathetic analysis of "To The Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf.
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In the novel, "To The Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf, all of the major male characters face their own issues regarding the masculine role they must play versus the role, as males, they wish to show. This paper presents examples of how the men, throughout the novel, need to submit to the stereotypes of their gender or be stripped of their dignity.
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"Although the passage does not blatantly reflect any end to his arrogance, it is one of the few moments where the reader can view his psyche and see that, despite his restless ego, he has humility and gratitude within him, driving him through life. Nevertheless, he represses this female-associated tenderness behind a fa?ade of socially necessary masculine mannerisms. Even in the dreamed-up courtship Lily Briscoe creates between him and Mrs. Ramsay, Mr. Ramsay has to hide his passion behind a wall of chivalry..."
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Arthurian Legends as a Source for Moral Guidance, 2006.
This paper details the code of chivalry in the middle ages and ponders whether today's society is capable of abiding by these moral guidelines.
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The writer of this paper contends that just as people use the bible and tales from Greek mythology as guides for moral behavior, Arthurian codes of chivalry can also be used as such a source. This paper lists the 10 basic rules of chivalry and compares them to the 10 commandments. This paper defines chivalry as a set of ideals and duties that changed throughout the middle ages to meet new socio-economic realities. Chivalric virtues were a clear distillation of what it meant to be a fine human being as well as a person in search of justice and humility.
Topics covered in this report include:
Chivalry
The Code of Chivalry
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"To be honorable means to treat other people fairly and to keep our word when we promise something. It also means that we are willing to admit our mistakes and ask forgiveness. We don't attempt to cover up mistakes and hope no one notices. First, we tell the other person without mincing words that we have screwed up and that we will do what we can to correct the matter. Then we ask for forgiveness without expecting it. Finally, we take whatever comes. To be courageous is easy when no one else is involved. It is when we have to deal with other people that we sometimes get terrified and run. But to have courage (to be brave) does not mean that we don't have fear."
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"The Knight?s Tale", 2004.
A review of Chaucer's "The Knight?s Tale", focusing on the importance of chivalry.
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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."
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Chivalrous Knights, 2002.
Outlines the effects of chivalry and rigid codes of conduct on medieval knights.
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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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