This chronicle of the third crusade is controversial, despite its accuracy and the many details it contains. There is indeed a dispute over who wrote it and when. Nonetheless, the depiction of Richard I in the text is absolutely laudatory. Richard is presented as the perfect knight, from the most noble birth, with a perfect complexion, outstanding military skills and a genuine piety. Next to this model of perfection, the French king, Philip II, is almost invisible. This chronicle is thus an important source for me to analyse the legend of Richard, how it was built and what is its base.
Ivanhoe is undoubtedly the first story that most people refer to concerning Richard the Lionheart, along with Robin Hood. It is the story that gives us this noble view of the king, both fierce warrior and necessary to the well-being of his kindgom. Indeed, it is a dark time for England since Richard has been captured on his way home from the Crusades and his vile brother, Prince John, sits on the throne. The kingdom is also disrupted by the civil war between the Normans and the Saxons, which plot against the king. Ivanhoe is so loyal to his king that his own father disinherited him, but his efforts are rewarded once Richard, the Black Knight, reveals himself and brings peace to the realm. …show more content…
When King Richard the Lionheart returns from the Crusades, he infiltrates Robin's band and, after seing how honest and kind Robin truly is, and especially how the Sheriff is clearly not, Richard pardons the entire band and allows them to join his retinue. Richard is thus portrayed as the just King who is really concerned with his people's
Ivanhoe is undoubtedly the first story that most people refer to concerning Richard the Lionheart, along with Robin Hood. It is the story that gives us this noble view of the king, both fierce warrior and necessary to the well-being of his kindgom. Indeed, it is a dark time for England since Richard has been captured on his way home from the Crusades and his vile brother, Prince John, sits on the throne. The kingdom is also disrupted by the civil war between the Normans and the Saxons, which plot against the king. Ivanhoe is so loyal to his king that his own father disinherited him, but his efforts are rewarded once Richard, the Black Knight, reveals himself and brings peace to the realm. …show more content…
When King Richard the Lionheart returns from the Crusades, he infiltrates Robin's band and, after seing how honest and kind Robin truly is, and especially how the Sheriff is clearly not, Richard pardons the entire band and allows them to join his retinue. Richard is thus portrayed as the just King who is really concerned with his people's