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A 5 page essay that examines the role that violence plays in Cretien de Troyes medieval Arthurian romances. The writer discusses how in his Arthurian romances, the worth of the hero, in this case, a knight, is largely based on his bravery in battle and his prowess as a warrior. Therefore, violence is intrinsically mixed with the narrative as much as love or romance. To win the lady, the knight must first win the battle. Summations of all five narratives are included. No additional sources cited.
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in the heroic literature that preceded De Troyes, in his Arthurian romances, the worth of the hero, in this case, a knight, is largely based on his bravery in battle
and his prowess as a warrior. Therefore, violence is intrinsically mixed with the narrative as much as love or romance. To win the lady, the knight must first win the
battle. Erec wins Enide, the daughter of a poor vavassor, by winning a tourney and defeating another knight, Yder, whom he would have killed had Yder not begged for
mercy. Yder is told by Erec to submit to King Arthur, which he does and is made member of Arthurs court. As this illustrates, a foe that converts to the
proper side ceases to be a foe. Battle does not always create enemies in the medieval view. Erec weds Enide at the feast of Pentecost, and a tournament ends the
wedding festivities, which Erec wins, which elevates him to a high position in the court. However, Ereck is so blissfully happy in his marriage that he forgets about tournaments and
battle. His wedded complacency sets the other knights to talking, which causes Enide to feel ashamed of her husband. Erec overhears her talking about this to the women one morning
and determines to set himself right in his wifes eyes. He leaves the court, taking only Enide for company, and warns her not to speak unless he speaks to her
first. They are set upon by bandits and miscreants of various kinds, but Enide, despite his prohibition, always warns Erec with an outcry, which shows her continued disrespect for her
husbands ability. Therefore, the journey has to continue. Erec keeps having battles, keeps proving his honor, and defending Enides honor and eventually, after defeating an almost supernatural villain at the
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