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    Chivalry in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Chivalry is the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight. Some of these qualities include courage‚ honesty‚ courtesy‚ loyalty‚ and justice. There are three major themes in chivalry; courtly love‚ religion and war. The code of chivalry helps outline the morals and behavior in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The principles of chivalry come from the Christian idea of morality. The role of chivalry/knighthood in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

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    To say that chivalry is dead may be an exaggeration‚ but to say that it is dying is not an understatement. As us women grow up we always catch ourselves day dreaming about our perfect “knight in shinning armour”. The Disney romance movies we grow up watching when we are kids tend to make us wonder what we really want in a relationship‚ and what we would appreciate in a relationship. Realistically‚ everyone wants to grow up and grow old with frequent examples of chivalrous behaviour surrounding them

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    Is chivalry dead? This is a question that few people can answer because most do not know what chivalry is. Chivalry was ounce used by notable Knights in past centuries‚ but is now currently out of date. Loyalty‚ humility‚ and largesse are few of the many standards that fall under the code of chivalry‚ which has gone silent for quite some time. Loyalty can be known as a commitment a person will take to show their worthiness. In "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight‚" loyalty had been misused by Sir Gawain

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    love A character that refuses to dominate anyone and offers himself to any person from his humble nature is a faithful servant of the world and all who belongs to it. I don’t think I have to explain what the historical context was in 1940‚ but is the filming year of The Great Dictator‚ one of the masterpieces of Charles Chaplin. We have seen‚ throughout history‚ that in difficult and tragic times‚ great personalities rise and bring out the best of themselves in order to give a lesson to the most

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    fix the chaotic state it is in and chivalry is that factor. Chivalry is still necessary today to help people understand the morals that are still needed in the world today. Back in the days of the knights they lived by this code which was chivalry. They had rules that made them better as a community‚ and keep everything running smoothly. If that could be brought back to today’s society things might start to run a little smoother again. If we would embrace chivalry in our communities it can help show

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    Dejan Stojanovic once said‚ “Knighthood lies above eternity; it doesn’t live off fame‚ but rather deeds.” A lot of people in our modern time say that chivalry is dead‚ but‚ what is chivalry? Chivalry is defined as the medieval knightly system with its religious‚ moral‚ and social code which consists of courage‚ honor‚ courtesy‚ justice‚ and a readiness to help the weak. Sir Gawain is a chivalrous knight because he embodies the ideas of bravery‚ honor‚ and loyalty which is showcased in Arthurian literatures

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    Why Chivalry is Needed Today Chivalry is needed to balance out all the problems in the world. This is because men and women are treated poorly today. Justice isn’t being given to people who deserve it. In today’s world the history of chivalry is not being shown. That’s why it is needed today. Men and women are treated poorly because there needs to be more respect for each other all throughout humanity. Reasons for that are that men don’t offer their help to women‚ like giving them their seats

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    Love can last a lifetime if you are willing to understand that it requires maintenance. Ups and downs‚ meeting in the middle‚ sacrificing.. Just don’t give up. -- Some things just aren’t meant to last. They take up a little space in your heart and leave you a little smarter for next time. -- ------------------------------------------------- You can leave me Take away all that I have You can want me Love me for who I am Choices‚ romance Takin’ me high in the air Flying‚ so scared Afraid

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    When chivalry is thought of trust‚ respect and‚ discipline are just some of the ways to show chivalry. With saying that chivalry is an key component in today’s society. Showing trust in family‚ and friends. As an individual you need to have self discipline. But most of all‚ respect for everyone‚ including friends‚ family‚ and enemies‚ are a key component of showing and having the chivalric ideals. To show all these characteristics‚ are needed in society to become better as a society and as an individual

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    from interpersonal affection ("I love my mother") to pleasure ("I loved that meal"). It can refer to an emotion of a strong attraction and personal attachment.[1] It can also be a virtue representing human kindness‚ compassion‚ and affection—"the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another".[2] It may also describe compassionate and affectionate actions towards other humans‚ one ’s self or animals.[3] Ancient Greeks identified four forms of love: kinship or familiarity (in Greek

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