Knight

Chretien de Troyes wrote Knight of the Cart, a twelfth century piece of literature which established the reader with a sence of how both knights and women of the past fit into society. Knights during the medieval ages were known to exemplify great honor and chivalry. Ironically, Lancelot is a knight who in a way sacrafices his honor by riding in the cart, but shows his devotion to the queen by going on his quest to save the queen. The role of women and how they are viewed changes throughout…

A Knight in the middle ages was considered a very high honor. Being a knight was no easy task it took life long devotion and hard work. There were five steps to becoming a knight. On top of that not only did you have to have skill but you also had to have the resources to buy armor and weapons to protect yourself. There are five steps to becoming a knight. Step 1 The right connections , Step 2 Upbringing, Step 3 The Page, Step 4 The Squire, Step 5 The Knight. Any man could train to become a…

Chivalry is designed to be a code of honor upheld by European knights. It is designed to make them live life the way God would direct them and to treat women with the utmost respect. An ideal example in most people’s minds would be the knights of the round table, but were they really all that chivalrous, and if they were was it for the right reasons? Lanval, Sir Gawain, Lancelot, and Arthur are the men that will be examined to see if the knights of the round table were ever truly chivalrous.…

The Dark Knight is the story of the infamous “Batman” and his iconic rival the “Joker” in which the two fight for the power over the city. The Joker’s character is described as a “sociopathic, killing clown” because his actions and his scars have such an impact on anyone he crosses. Both roles are classified as incognito. Mysteries consume the ones who watch this film as to what is the actual story behind the scars? Or was the joker actually an unethical hero? And especially the most asked, what…

Hollywood motion pictures often display their historical moments in appealing ways. The latest Batman movie, the dark knight (2008), directed by the one and only Christopher Nolan, is a perfect example of that. Like many superhero movies, it has a hero and an anti-hero. Featuring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman who is the hero and Heath Ledger as the Joker who played the anti-hero. The Joker’s main purpose is to bring chaos to the people of Gotham city, so Batman must come to terms with one…

When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object, a paradox arises. This paradox is portrayed in the action packed film, The Dark Knight, directed by Christopher Nolan, a menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc on the people of Gotham, while a “caped crusader” who goes by the name of the Batman battles with one of his greatest psychological tests in the never-ending fight for justice. This psychological battle is his strenuous relationship with the Joker. The Joker is a criminal mastermind…

A Knights role in 14th century England centrally focused on strengthening their knightly skills in the use of horsemanship, weapons and medieval combat. There were strict codes of conduct, which dictated the life of a Knight during the middle Ages. The etiquette of a Knight’s behavior in battle and everyday life revolved around courtly manners, the code of chivalry, and courtly love. A Knight was obligated to pursue and uphold the beliefs of his religion, even above himself or his king. It would…

Title: The Dark Knight Film Origin The Dark Knight was released in 2008 as the sequel to Batman Begins, as well as the second movie in The Dark Knight Trilogy. The inspiration to the film was when director Christopher Nolan researched the original introductions of popular villains from the comic book, including the Joker and Two-Face. Summary of the film As the sequel to Batman Begins, Batman, Harvey Dent (the newly elected District Attorney), and Lieutenant James Gordon continue their fight…

honor and chivalry much like the knights, and yet it was a gruesome and horrific weapon.”-Dustin Diamond. More than 1,000 years ago, a class of professional warriors arose, who swore oaths of loyalty to noble lords and fought to the death to defend in battle. Interestingly this happened around the same time in both Japan and Europe. Critics say that there are more differences than similarities however, they’re more similarities than differences. Samurai and knights both fought with the same…

The Knight & Heroism Often when we think of the Middle Ages, we think of the medieval knights that existed in that era. These knights often followed the Code of Chivalry. The Code of Chivalry was an important aspect of knighthood. “The Code of Chivalry dictated that a Knight should be brave and fearless in battle, but would also exhibit cultured knightly qualities showing themselves to be devout, loyal, courteous and generous” (Medieval Life and Times). A knight was expected to follow this…