Chivalry is about being brave, honorable, and respecting the Christian faith. Chivalry provides values in which to strive for, but also one needs to stay conscious of his own weaknesses. In the poem of Sir Gawain and The Green Knight there were many examples of Chivalry. One example is when Sir Gawain showed his honor and bravery by accepting the game from the Green Knight. Sir Gawain's respect for his Christian faith was also challenged in the poem when he was presented with the opportunity to be with Lady B. In the end of this poem Sir Gawain showed signs of weakness when standing in front of the Green Knight and immediately proved himself to be brave and honorable. .
During the Christmas celebration at Camelot the Green Knight entered the castle and presented a challenge to King Arthur. Sir Gawain rose from his seat in response to this challenge saying "Should you call me, courteous lord," (343) "to rise from my seat and stand at your side, politely take leave of my place at the table and quit without causing offence to my queen, then I would come to your counsel before this great court." (344-347) "And if my proposal is improper, let no other person stand blame." The knighthood then unites and each knight says the same: their king can stand aside and give Gawain the game. (360-365) By accepting this challenge Sir Gawain's chivalry values are put first and foremost before his own life proving to be a brave and honorable Knight.
During Sir Gawain's stay at Lord B's castle he found himself tempted by Lord B's wife. Lady B made several attempts to seduce Sir Gawain while her husband was out and was rejected each time. "For that noble princes pushed him and pressed him, nudged him ever nearer to a limit where he needed to allow her love or impolitely reject it./ He was careful to be courteous and avoid uncouthness, and more so for the sake of his should should he sin and be counted a betrayer by the keeper of the castle.
It is qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women. ... Bravery, and loyalty is where chivalry, and the Code of Chivalry first originated. The Code of Chivalry consisted of: (1) To live one's life so that it is worth of respect, and honor by all... Fight with honor e. ... Always keeps one's word of honor b. ...
His duties as a Viking are to get himself his honor back and to help other Vikings. ... Chivalry is qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor and gallantry towards women. ... For instance Beowulf had many times showed bravery, even though he never learned about the rules of chivalry. ... To also relate Beowulf with chivalry he had shown acts of honor, like when he set out to help fellow Vikings with an evil monster that was terrorizing their village. ... The two best examples that he had from the movie were of bravery and honor. ...
Chivalry can be defined as the medieval system, principles, and customs of knighthood, the qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women. ... Chivalry was basically a way of life. ... Yes, there are a few gentlemen out there but Chivalry is not as important as it was five hundred years ago. ... Men would battle over women or defend their honor. ... Another part of chivalry was integrity and other feelings of that nature. ...
The code of chivalry was something the knights went by to the best and most perfect knight they could be. ... Bravery is considered to be one of the expectations of a great knight. ... Although Sir Gawain did not meet every challenge of chivalry set forth by the Green Knight, his bravery and honor through the conflicts make him knightly. ... Self-preservation sometimes took over the code of chivalry, just as it would in all other humans. ... The code of chivalry was a code that all knights were expected to live up to during this time period. ...
The three stories allot themes of chivalry through their courageous and honorable actions, quests in honor of a King that often endangered the lives of each knight, and religion often seen through the mention of God. ... According to a variety of sources, "the Arthurian legend revolves around the code of chivalry" and includes "honor, honestly, valor, and loyalty" (Alchin). ... He is said to have "[ridden] about the world, loved chivalry, truth, honor, courtesy," as well as to have "ridden into battle, no man more." The Knight is passionate about hone...
When he decides to make the fight fair by battling unarmed, Beowulf also shows his bravery. ... Beowulf's bravery, strength, and confidence are what made him a hero in his time. ... He proves his honor when he accepts the challenge from the Green Knight in place of Arthur. ... Gawains honor is matched by his chivalry. When he is staying at Bercilak de Hautdesert's castle on his way to find the Green Knight, Sir Gawains chivalry is tested by the lord's wife. ...
With the absence of humility, yet his important role in society and his ideals of chivalry, Beowulf was the definition of a hero in his own time. ... He cherished him and honored him with all of his being. ... But with Beowulf's chivalry, he declined because he felt the King's son was the rightful heir to the throne. In time, Beowulf did become King, but with his honor towards chivalry, he was looked up to by all men. ... When Beowulf died after the defeat of the dragon, he was honored by the Geats. ...
Sir Gawain, a knight in King Arthur's court, represents the knightly code of honor. ... This shows bravery from Sir Gawain and shows his courage to uphold the deal he has accepted. ... He shows bravery by going to face the danger and pain of the returned blow. ... He shows bravery by standing up to the Green Knight in King Arthur's court and also shows courage and honor by carrying out his duty and obeying the rules of the game. He does not turn his back on the enemy but goes forth with chivalry in fearlessness of the opponent. ...