The Knight In Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales

In the general prologue, all of the characters that are portrayed in the imaginary voyage and they tell their stories of their lives. The character that is the most intriguing of them all are is the knight. Chaucer refers to the knight as “a most distinguished man” and, actually his description of the knight is of high regard. In the Wife Bath’s tale there was a knight, he is the rapist that is not a very honorable knight and this is not part of the chivalry code from the middle age. This knight seems to be more practical than the conventional knight that Chaucer describes in these tales. It is unbelievable that there is a knight that would be so accomplished to live in that time. As we take a glimpse back on the honor, courage, and “curteisye” they …show more content…
His stories are told of the principle of love and chivalry; this Knight suits the character well. Additionally, the Knight’s is suiting of his character, his stories are not that of offensiveness, the love he shows is pure love, there is no suggestion of sexuality. The love that is shown is a friendly type of love. The reason the Knight wore stained clothing is there is a more of a religious factor. Furthermore, the reason for his “much stained” is the armor that he wore has left an imprint in the clothing, and he went directly to the pilgrimage for his duty. During the Medieval time the main purpose for the Knight was to fight. Knights were always in training to fight their battles, and go to war. In order for a Knight to gain the respect of others, and be shown as worthy, they must fight in a battle for victory. The battles that the Knights fought in were more for religious wars not worldly battles. The Knight’s character is that of brave, wise, and a mentor. Chaucer says the Knight is, “The very pattern of a noble