Examples Of Chivalry In King Arthur

Chivalric Code During the medieval era chivalry was a common in everyday life. If you were a respectable person such as a knight you were expected to follow the chivalric code which is a set of rules to live life by. Knights were known for being brave, courteous, they’re loyal to God and their country, they kept their word, protected the innocent, and were supposed to be gentlemen. In modern times chivalry isn’t important to many people, but is still a good guide on how men should behave especially as Christians. Throughout the film King Arthur there are many acts of chivalry displayed from Arthur and his knights. Even though the promise to serve the Romans for fifteen years had nothing to do with them the knights kept their word and their
forefather’s word and finished out the sentence that was placed on them since before they were born. This not only shows how the knights kept their word but also shows the loyalty they had for their King, Arthur. Even when they had fulfilled the years given to them, they stayed and fought for Arthur when they had the right to leave. King Arthur and his knights also showed great bravery fighting a fight that wasn’t theirs. It was part of their life and the chivalric code to fight and protect the innocent. Also Sir Gawain and The Green Knight shows chivalry in the way that Sir Gawain conducts himself. In the beginning Sir Gawain was the only one to stand up in place of the king to take on the Green Knights challenge, he showed no fear. He even kept his word and sought out the Green Knight despite the fact he was sure it would be the death of him.