Chivalry Arthurian Legend Legend A widely told story

Legend A widely told story about the past – may or may not be

Hero A character whose actions are inspiring or noble & who often struggles to

Epic Poem A long, narrative poem about the adventures of a hero or god

Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story

Chivalry A code of brave & courteous conduct for knights in the middle ages.

A knight vowed to be. . . ØFaithful to God ØLoyal to the King

Noble Children were turned over to a patron for training. . . v. Age

This included training/education in. . . • service, • dance, • music, • hunting,

v Fasting & entire nights of prayer v Pure, white clothing v In church,

Accolade “In the name of God, of St. Michael, & of St. George, I

Armour Ø Spurs Ø Chain mail hauberk Ø Armlet Ø Sword

castle Although it was rarely lived up to faithfully, a code of chivalric conduct

The 10 Rules of Chivalry 1. Thou shalt follow the dictates of moral conscience.

The 10 Rules of Chivalry 4. Thou shalt love thy country. 5. Thou shall

The 10 Rules of Chivalry 7. Thou shalt obey the orders of those appointed

The 10 Rules of Chivalry 9. Thou shalt be generous and giving of thyself.

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Chivalry & Arthurian Legend

Legend A widely told story about the past – may or may not be based on fact

Hero A character whose actions are inspiring or noble & who often struggles to overcome foes & difficulties

Epic Poem A long, narrative poem about the adventures of a hero or god

Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story

Chivalry A code of brave & courteous conduct for knights in the middle ages.

A knight vowed to be. . . ØFaithful to God ØLoyal to the King ØTrue to his lady love

Becoming a Knight

Noble Children were turned over to a patron for training. . . v. Age 7 – Page or Valet v. Age 14 – Esquire v. Age 21 - Knight

This included training/education in. . . • service, • dance, • music, • hunting, • falconry, • fishing, • wrestling, • horsemanship, & • combat (spear, sword, etc. )

v Fasting & entire nights of prayer v Pure, white clothing v In church, kneeling before the presiding knight v Questioning about motives v Taking of oaths v Given armor v Accolade

Accolade “In the name of God, of St. Michael, & of St. George, I make thee a knight; be. . . Valiant, Courteous, & Loyal. ”

Armour Ø Spurs Ø Chain mail hauberk Ø Armlet Ø Sword

castle Although it was rarely lived up to faithfully, a code of chivalric conduct was recognized. Amid all the treachery, greed, infidelity, & cruelty, there are to be foind shining examples of courage, gentleness, & mercy inspired by those rules.

The 10 Rules of Chivalry 1. Thou shalt follow the dictates of moral conscience. 2. Thou shalt defend thy values. 3. Thou shalt have respect & pity for all weakness & steadfastness in defending them.

The 10 Rules of Chivalry 4. Thou shalt love thy country. 5. Thou shall refuse to retreat before the enemy. 6. Thou shalt wage unceasing and merciless war against all that is evil.

The 10 Rules of Chivalry 7. Thou shalt obey the orders of those appointed above you, as long as those orders do not conflict with what you know to be just. 8. Thou shalt show loyalty to truth and to thy pledged word.

The 10 Rules of Chivalry 9. Thou shalt be generous and giving of thyself. 10. Thou shalt be champion of the right and good at all times & at all times oppose the forces of evil.