Code of Chivalry
what is the code of chivalry?
No indicated code, rather a moral of knights characterized by these traits-
- bravery
- courtesy
- honor
- gallantry toward women- courageous behavior
Virtues that a knight should have-
- faith
- charity
- justice
- sagacity- the quality of having or showing good judgement
- prudence
- temperance
- resolution
- truth
- liberality
- diligence
- hope
- valour
What is corruption of the code?
History of corruption's start:
- being able to "survive" at court
Going against all the traits of what knights are supposed to have to follow the code of chivalry
What is Chivalric romance?
Defined as:
- adventures made by the knight to rescue a fair maiden and confront supernatural challenges
- mainly focused on one task (one maiden)