Chivalry is a religious, moral, and social code that knights of England followed. The code is similar to the Anglo-Saxon code. Many parts of the code are still honored in today’s society. Each time a man holds open a door for woman or somebody gives up their seat for an elder, chivalry is displayed. Chivalry was a standard set for all knights to follow. The main ideas of Chivalry that are displayed in the texts, “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” and, “Morte d’Arthur,” are, courage, honor and respect, and strength. The first idea of chivalry shown in the texts, “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” and, “Morte d’Arthur,” is courage. Courage is taking on fear. This is shown in the “Green Knight,” when Gawain stands up and takes King Arthurs place
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Like the Anglo-Saxon code, a big part of chivalry is gaining respect and honor. What others think of you, matters. In the text, “Green Knight,” this is shown when Gawain cuts off the Green Knight’s head. All of the other knights, as well as King Arthur, celebrate and praise him. Respect and honor are shown in the text, “Morte d’Arthur,” when Arthur dies in the end and Sir Bedivere still stays loyal to him. In the end of the story, when Bedivere discovers where King Arthur is to be buried, he says, “For from hence will I never go by my will, but all the days of my life here to pray for my Lord Arthur.” This shows how much respect he had for Arthur and the impact he had on not only him, but the whole kingdom. The hope for King Arthur’s return truly shows how great he …show more content…
Knights had great physical ability. To wear fifty pounds of armour takes great strength. However, to fight in that fifty pounds of armour, takes even greater strength. Strength is shown in the “Green Knight,” by both Gawain and the Green Knight when they are taking each other's blows. To stand still while another person swings a weapon at you, is unremarkable. Strength is shown in, “Morte d’Arthur,” when King Arthur walks up Mordred’s sword after being stabbed by it, to defeat Mordred. To still function after being stabbed, takes great ability. What shows even greater strength of King Arthur, is when after the battle, he tells Lucan, “Now go thou and do me to wit what betokens that noise in the field.” As Arthur is dying, he is still concerned about his people and their wellbeing. Courage, honor and respect, and strength are the three principles of Chivalry displayed in the texts, “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,” and “Morte d’Arthur.” These three principals were a major part of a knight’s life during the time of King Arthur. They also remain important today. In everyday life, people are striving to be successful by overcoming their fears, gaining respect from others, and having perseverance and strength to keep going when times get tough. Without standards like these set, society would be
Like the Anglo-Saxon code, a big part of chivalry is gaining respect and honor. What others think of you, matters. In the text, “Green Knight,” this is shown when Gawain cuts off the Green Knight’s head. All of the other knights, as well as King Arthur, celebrate and praise him. Respect and honor are shown in the text, “Morte d’Arthur,” when Arthur dies in the end and Sir Bedivere still stays loyal to him. In the end of the story, when Bedivere discovers where King Arthur is to be buried, he says, “For from hence will I never go by my will, but all the days of my life here to pray for my Lord Arthur.” This shows how much respect he had for Arthur and the impact he had on not only him, but the whole kingdom. The hope for King Arthur’s return truly shows how great he …show more content…
Knights had great physical ability. To wear fifty pounds of armour takes great strength. However, to fight in that fifty pounds of armour, takes even greater strength. Strength is shown in the “Green Knight,” by both Gawain and the Green Knight when they are taking each other's blows. To stand still while another person swings a weapon at you, is unremarkable. Strength is shown in, “Morte d’Arthur,” when King Arthur walks up Mordred’s sword after being stabbed by it, to defeat Mordred. To still function after being stabbed, takes great ability. What shows even greater strength of King Arthur, is when after the battle, he tells Lucan, “Now go thou and do me to wit what betokens that noise in the field.” As Arthur is dying, he is still concerned about his people and their wellbeing. Courage, honor and respect, and strength are the three principles of Chivalry displayed in the texts, “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,” and “Morte d’Arthur.” These three principals were a major part of a knight’s life during the time of King Arthur. They also remain important today. In everyday life, people are striving to be successful by overcoming their fears, gaining respect from others, and having perseverance and strength to keep going when times get tough. Without standards like these set, society would be