Medieval Romance
Medieval Romance played a big role in idealizing Chivalry. It mostly focuses on the hero and his noble deeds. The story,'' Federigo’s Falcon,'' was written in the 1350’s in Florence, Italy by Giovanni Boccaccio. ''Le Morte D'Arthur'' was written in the1450's in England by Sir Thomas Malory. Both Ferdrigo and Sir Lancelot have strong chivalric qualities and are seen as heroes in both but today chivalry is no longer existent due to the changes of our lifestyle.
Medieval romance usually idealizes chivalry. An important element of the medieval romance is the knight's love for his lady. An act of chivalry is described as the qualifications or character of the ideal knight. Knights were expected to uphold this code of conduct. In the English literature,'' Le Morte de Arthur'' by Sir Thomas Malory, the characters display acts of chivalry from beginning to end. Though the code of chivalry contains many qualities or acts, nevertheless bravery, loyalty, and courtly love are demonstrated more throughout this literature. An example is Sir Lancelot, who is known as the greatest knights of King Arthur and is strongly devoted to the code of Chivalry. He was a man that wanted peace throughout, “There I will send a message to King Arthur and sue for peace, for peace is always preferable to war” (Malory Lines 5-6 246). He was faithful and only spoken the truth towards his king. Lancelot respected his fellow knights and couldn't shed another Christian's blood as they are one of his own. Courtly love of chivalry, which is the dedication to his lady, is an example of Sir Lancelot in his love for Queen Guinevere and risking his life for her. Medieval romance also idealizes the hero-knight and his noble deeds which takes such courage, integrity, strength and ability. The courage to face up, stand up, and take any challenge life throws, Sir Lancelot had the integrity to follow through and the strength to his own mistakes. Lancelot has a flaw which is letting love control him which caused
Medieval romance usually idealizes chivalry. An important element of the medieval romance is the knight's love for his lady. An act of chivalry is described as the qualifications or character of the ideal knight. Knights were expected to uphold this code of conduct. In the English literature,'' Le Morte de Arthur'' by Sir Thomas Malory, the characters display acts of chivalry from beginning to end. Though the code of chivalry contains many qualities or acts, nevertheless bravery, loyalty, and courtly love are demonstrated more throughout this literature. An example is Sir Lancelot, who is known as the greatest knights of King Arthur and is strongly devoted to the code of Chivalry. He was a man that wanted peace throughout, “There I will send a message to King Arthur and sue for peace, for peace is always preferable to war” (Malory Lines 5-6 246). He was faithful and only spoken the truth towards his king. Lancelot respected his fellow knights and couldn't shed another Christian's blood as they are one of his own. Courtly love of chivalry, which is the dedication to his lady, is an example of Sir Lancelot in his love for Queen Guinevere and risking his life for her. Medieval romance also idealizes the hero-knight and his noble deeds which takes such courage, integrity, strength and ability. The courage to face up, stand up, and take any challenge life throws, Sir Lancelot had the integrity to follow through and the strength to his own mistakes. Lancelot has a flaw which is letting love control him which caused