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A 5 page paper which examines the changes in chivalry from the standpoint of myth in “The Song of Roland,” quest and romance plot in “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,” and realism/satire in “Don Quixote.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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File: TG15_TGchivry.rtf
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sources. TGchivry.rtf The Evolution of Chivalry in "The Song of Roland," "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," and "Don Quixote" by Tracy Gregory, August 2001 VISIT
/aftersale.htm -- properly! Long ago and far away, there were gallant knights and fair ladies. Their behavior was dictated
by a strict moral code referred to as chivalry. During this time, which reached its zenith in the Middle Ages, a man was judged not by his physical
appearance, economic or social status, but by the true content of his character. It was the creed which was used to distinguish heroes from ordinary mortals: "Live to serve
King and Country / Live to defend Crown and Country and all it holds dear. / Live ones life so that it is worthy of respect and honor. / Live
for freedom, justice and all that is good. / Never attack an unarmed foe. Never use a weapon on an opponent not equal to the attack. / Never attack from
behind. / Avoid lying to your fellow man... Protect the innocent. / Exhibit self control. / Show respect to authority. / Respect women... Defend the weak and innocent... / Fight
with honor... / Avenge the wronged. / Never abandon a friend, ally, or noble cause... / Die with valor... / Die with honor... / Loyalty to country, King, honor, freedom,
and the code of chivalry" (The Code of Chivalry). Initially, chivalry was taken most seriously. It was a mans badge
of honor, and he wore it proudly. Chivalry reached nearly mythic proportions during the twelfth century, when the French poem, "The Song of Roland," was believed to have been
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