Chivalry Nartisha Eyster Mrs. Eckman Wissler CP English 12 20 September 2016 Chivalry

Chiv al ry [Shiv-uh l-ree] Noun The sum of the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms. The rules and customs in medieval knighthood. The medieval system or institution of knighthood. A group of knights. Gallant warriors or gentleman.

Chivalry around the globe The term Chivalry derived from several languages. The Spanish term Caballero, the Italian term Cavaliere, and the French term Chevalier all meaning “warrior on horseback” came together to form Chivalry. While the term was originally used this way, it became known as a broad term for the code of conduct followed by knights.

Where did Chivalry come from? The first appearance of chivalry in the Middle Ages was in military activities against non-Christian states. The first chivalric movements were similar in nature to the monastic orders at the time. Both movements sanctified members through fights against those who were supposed “infidels”; protected religious pilgrims Both required to take a vow and log activities.

What are the types of Chivalry? Duties to countrymen Duties to God Duties to women

Duties to Countrymen Sometimes referred to as “warrior chivalry”. Deals with knights’ virtuous traits such as valor, honor, and protecting the poor. Knights considered this the most important type of chivalry. Attributes of warrior chivalry include: Serving the Lord faithfully. Aiding orphans and widows. Refraining from malicious offenses. Refusing and abhorring monetary awards. Living for glory. Guarding the honor of fellow knights. Always speaking the truth.

Duties to God Known as “religious chivalry”. Included: Being faithful to God. Being faithful to the Church. Always being a proponent of good against evil. Putting the worship of God above all others, even the feudal lord.

Duties to women Most commonly recognized form of chivalry from Middle Ages in modern society. Examples include: Honoring one woman before all others. General graciousness and gentleness towards ALL women. Derived from worship of the Virgin Mary. The Medieval worship of Mary contrasted greatly with the attitudes in Medieval society about women in general. Women were actually mostly oppressed and viewed as much lesser beings than men.

Democratization of Chivalry In the late Middle Ages… The wealthy merchant class began to be educated on chivalry and the ideals of the knights Led to the publication of the courtesy book. These were guides on how gentlemen should behave. Men’s values and ideals after the Medieval era were shaped by chivalric culture.

Chivalry in the Middle Ages v.s. Chivalry Now Commonly integrated in not only knights’ lives, but society as well. Focused on not only women, but others in general. Values of honor, courtesy, purity, and loyalty. Included manners such as speaking the truth, protecting the poor, and refraining from malicious offenses. In the Middle Ages, Chivalry had no main focus. It was a guide on how to treat all those who surround you. Modern day society: Chivalry today focuses on chivalry of women. The values today of chivalry have warped. It is viewed more commonly as kind actions such as holding a door for a women. General respect and loyalty to a woman is not viewed by most today as chivalrous. As time has progressed and things have evolved, the general outtake of chivalry has weakened and warped greatly.

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