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I cherish honesty because when I was growing up, I was taught to always be honest with myself and others as well. Honesty is really the best policy because when one is being honest with others, they gain their trust and understanding. Honesty can be defined as “the quality of being fair and truthful : the quality of being honest” (Merriam Webster, 2016). I can use honesty in my professional life by gaining trust with my coworkers and building connections with them simply by being honest with them. Honesty does build trust because no one wants someone who is going to lie to them around them all the…
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The three most important aspects of the Chivalric Code are honor, courage and courtesy In Le Morte Darthur young Griflet begs to King Arthur to become a knight because a knight is well respected and has an elevated social position. Becoming a knight exemplifies how important a man’s honor be vital no matter how costly and dangerous it may be “Sir, I beseech you to make me a knight” (Malory 99), begs Griflet. Another important aspect of the Chivalric Code is courage. It is portrayed when Griflet leaves in search of the King Pellinore and bravely faces another knight who is much stronger than him. The more courage a person has shows that you are worthy of more respect and admiration. Nextly, King Arthur showed great respect and courteousness for the Lady of the Lake by compromising the trade of the sword and a gift. Pursuing this farther, in The Canterbury Tales Chaucer’s knight also exemplifies honor, courage, and courtesy.…
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Chivalry is the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight. Some of these qualities include courage, honesty, courtesy, loyalty, and justice. There are three major themes in chivalry; courtly love, religion and war. The code of chivalry helps outline the morals and behavior in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The principles of chivalry come from the Christian idea of morality. The role of chivalry/knighthood in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was an important part of society.…
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Chivalry is a traditional Code of Conduct that was followed by many knights in the medieval knighthood. Chivalry was originally seen as a warrior code and not too many people followed it early on. The Knights code of chivalry was a moral system that includes the virtues of Honor, Courtly love, courtesy and respect for marriage. Knights were seen as heroes throughout the lands, they were often expected to protect the weak and defenseless people. Medieval knights had to have strength and many skills to fight in wars in the Middle Ages. chivalry cause the night to be loyal, generous, and of noble bearing. The word chivalry originally meant horsemanship in the old French in the 11th century. The code of chivalry became more and more popular during the late Middle Ages after the Crusades. From the idea of historical Knights fighting in the Holy Lands not only for God but also for Glory. During the Crusades the code of chivalry was as follows: 1 Believe the Church's teachings and observe all the churches directions. 2 Defend the church. 3 Respect and defend all weaknesses. 4 Love your country. 5 Show no mercy to the infidel. 6 Do not hesitate to make war with the infidel. 7 perform all your fuedal duties as long as they do not conflict with the laws of God. 8 never lie or go back on one's word. 9 be generous to everyone. 10 always and everywhere be right and good against evil and injustice. Chivalry started to evolve once the Crusades were finishing. The code of chivalry also changed from the aspect of following the church to the aspect of being loyal to your lady and courageous in everything you do. There is a saying that says Chivalry is dead, but I believe it is only partly dead in some places of the world. In most civilized parts of the world men try to be chivalrous in his life. Although not everyone knows what chivalry is. Those who do should practice it more often in their lives. The reasons I don't think chivalry is entirely dead are because it is still…
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