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Arthurian legends

Arthurian legends. The age of Romance and Chivalry. romance. A story that presents remote or imaginative incidents rather than ordinary, realistic experience. It was originally used to refer to medieval tales of chivalric deeds and the loves of noble knights and ladies. Test or ordeal motif.

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Arthurian legends

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  1. Arthurian legends The age of Romance and Chivalry

  2. romance • A story that presents remote or imaginative incidents rather than ordinary, realistic experience. • It was originally used to refer to medieval tales of chivalric deeds and the loves of noble knights and ladies

  3. Test or ordeal motif • Motif – a recurring literary theme or element • In most heroic tales, the knight must prove himself worthy • Christian belief at the time was that sinners had to suffer in order for penance for their sins • Before the English jury system, medieval justice determined in a trial by ordeal – whomever lived was innocent/right

  4. Code of Chivalry • Knights had to pass various tests to prove themselves worthy • Live to serve King and Country • Live one’s 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 • Avoid lying to your fellow man • Avoid cheating • Avoid torture • Protect the innocent • Exhibit self control • Show respect to authority • Respect women

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