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    treated like the Bible to knights in Le Morte Darthur‚ The Canterbury Tales‚ and “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”. The knights following it must be someone whose worth brings respect and fame‚ someone who has the strength to venture and withstand difficulty and someone who has consideration and cooperation. These characteristics are apparent in the portrayal of Le Morte Darthur‚ Canterbury Tales‚ and “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”. The three most important aspects of the Chivalric Code are honor

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    Chivalry. It is an ardently admired characteristic‚ which is scarcely seen‚ in its pure form in today’s society. Chivalry is thought of today as a mythical medieval practice‚ which goes hand in hand with dragons‚ tumultuous quests and fair maidens. Having a chivalric nature is to have the sum of the ideal qualifications of a knight‚ including courtesy‚ generosity‚ valor‚ and dexterity in arms. Chivalry has been admired and respected consistently throughout the ages and audiences have responded well

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    “As the cold of snow in the time of harvest‚ so is a faithful messenger to them that sent him‚ for he refreshes the soul of his master.” Proverbs 25 :13. All agree that Robin saved many lives‚ however some think that the trip to warn John go in the Wynd was too risky for Robin’s health. Some think Robin should have gone on the perilous journey to save the castle nevertheless others think he should not have. Robin should go on the journey to save the castle for three reasons. These reasons are: He

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    Chivalry The first thing that comes to my mind when I first think of chivalry‚ I think of knights and dragons and damsels in distress. It’s not something we consider in today’s society. You’ve heard it before‚ chivalry is dead‚ but I disagree. It doesn’t leave any room for us to be better people again. Chivalry isn’t dead; it’s taking a power nap‚ and I think it’s time for us to wake it up. To me‚ chivalry isn’t just about brave knights coming to rescue helpless princesses and serving the king

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    Social: Chivalry Chivalry ‚a product of the Late Middle Ages‚ is the medieval knightly system with its religious‚ moral‚ and social code. It developed between 1170 and 1220. It was more so a code of conduct and morals than a rule of law. Prioritizing “qualities idealized by the Medieval knights such as bravery‚ courtesy‚ honor and great gallantry toward women”.(1) This system of conduct was especially strengthened by the dark age myths and legends of King arthur and the knights of the round table

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    Love becomes a major theme in the twelfth century mainly due to the writings of the Cistercian Order. Things like chivalry and courtly love become the norm of this time period. This norm would affect the medieval mindset of people’s identity and sense of selfhood. The idea of love and its connection to chivalry became romanticized by many stories written by Chretien de Troyes‚ like “Lancelot” and “The Knight with the Lion”. In medieval Europe‚ the idea of love became an important theme through

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    A Knight’s Love In the movie A Knight’s Tale‚ William and Jocelyn have a relationship that describes the true meaning of chivalry. There is not a specific characteristic trait that can make you chivalric‚ many circumstances become a factor when deciding if a person is worthy this title. Chivalric love and romantic love conform to one another‚ without chivalry there is no romance. However there can be chivalric love without romantic love. A Knight’s Tale‚ takes the audience back to the medieval period

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    (15 points) Score 1. Compare and contrast Don Quixote with either King Arthur or Sundiata. How are the two figures you have chosen alike? How are they different? Be sure to use specific examples from the stories you have read to illustrate your points. Answer: One trait that all heroes have in common is that they are exceptional individual. Don Quixote saw things differently than everyone else‚ he believe in the chivalry code and wanted to live by it. When Don decided to become a knight‚ his knowledge

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    According to the General Prologue in Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer‚ the Squire is described as a youthful‚ and lusty bachelor with curly locks‚ courteous and humble. The Squire also happened to be the son of the knight. The knight feels his son should follow in his steps of being a knight‚ but instead he wants to go his own way as well as participating in some events as a knight. The Squire is much more involved in other hobbies outside of fighting. He is described as having great strength

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    FREAK THE MIGHTY FINAL RESPONSE WHO IS THE HERO OF THE STORY? A hero is often defined as someone that demonstrates courage‚ performs brave deeds‚ and displays noble qualities. Personally‚ I think that this definition can be applied to both Kevin and Maxwell due to the fact that they have both faced many difficult obstacles with the qualities of a hero. However‚ if only one character from the book‚ Freak the Mighty were to be chosen and defined as the hero of the story‚ I believe that Kevin would

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