Nicholas Redman
Mrs. Charneski
British Literature I
01 February 2017
Chivalry Essay
Chivalry as a Whole Chivalry: the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code (“Chilary”). This code was expected to be followed by all knights in medieval times, and if they did not they may be punished, or even executed. Although chivalry is viewed differently in today’s society, many of the same aspects originated from this time. As Sir Gawain and King Arthur were strong chivalrous figures during this time, many chivalric qualities today are based on them. This is proven multiple times throughout Sir Gawain and The Green Knight and Le Morte d’Arthur. Sir Gawain shows multiple accounts of loyalty and one major illustration of fulfillment of a quest. Likewise, King Arthur demonstrates numerous times his bravery and …show more content…
At the conclusion of the quest, the Green Knight has decided his life shall be spared and gave him a gift of fulfillment, “And I give you sir, this girdle that is gold-hemmed /And green as my garments, that, Gawain, you may /Be mindful of this meeting when you mingle in throng /With nobles of renown-and known by this token /How it chanced at the Green Chapel, to chivalrous knights. /And you shall in this New Year come yet again /And we shall finish out our feast in my fair hall with cheer” (Borroff 484-490). This proves that Gawain is a strong chivalrous character because he followed the rules diligently, which he then receives great reward for. Furthermore, Sir Gawain is a phenomenal illustration of loyalty to one's king or leader. Gawain exhibits this trait numerous times throughout Sir Gawain and The Green Knight and Le Morte d’Arthur. As King Arthur is about to accept the Green Knight's challenge, Gawain steps in and begs, “ ‘Would you not grant me this grace, ...To be gone from this bench and stand by you there, /If I without
Mrs. Charneski
British Literature I
01 February 2017
Chivalry Essay
Chivalry as a Whole Chivalry: the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code (“Chilary”). This code was expected to be followed by all knights in medieval times, and if they did not they may be punished, or even executed. Although chivalry is viewed differently in today’s society, many of the same aspects originated from this time. As Sir Gawain and King Arthur were strong chivalrous figures during this time, many chivalric qualities today are based on them. This is proven multiple times throughout Sir Gawain and The Green Knight and Le Morte d’Arthur. Sir Gawain shows multiple accounts of loyalty and one major illustration of fulfillment of a quest. Likewise, King Arthur demonstrates numerous times his bravery and …show more content…
At the conclusion of the quest, the Green Knight has decided his life shall be spared and gave him a gift of fulfillment, “And I give you sir, this girdle that is gold-hemmed /And green as my garments, that, Gawain, you may /Be mindful of this meeting when you mingle in throng /With nobles of renown-and known by this token /How it chanced at the Green Chapel, to chivalrous knights. /And you shall in this New Year come yet again /And we shall finish out our feast in my fair hall with cheer” (Borroff 484-490). This proves that Gawain is a strong chivalrous character because he followed the rules diligently, which he then receives great reward for. Furthermore, Sir Gawain is a phenomenal illustration of loyalty to one's king or leader. Gawain exhibits this trait numerous times throughout Sir Gawain and The Green Knight and Le Morte d’Arthur. As King Arthur is about to accept the Green Knight's challenge, Gawain steps in and begs, “ ‘Would you not grant me this grace, ...To be gone from this bench and stand by you there, /If I without