Code Of Chivalry Essay

INTRODUCTION

Code of Chivalry was a "moral, religious and social code of knightly conduct," that shows "courage, honor and service" which developed between 1170 and 1220. It points out bravery, military skill, generosity in victory, loyalty, kindness and respect to women. Chivalry stems from the French chevalier, meaning knight. Origins in the word virtus is followed back to a Latin word vir, “man”. A list of alike words associated

2 with the word virtues are from masculine strength. The word virtus means a person brave enough to be a warrior and also be a good person. Virtus carries an undertone of valor, manliness, expertise, brave, personality, and worth, counted as masculine like. In many ways the code of chivalry is the same if not

It means to stand behind your leader, it’s fighting for your leader and fighting with your leader for what he supports.

For example, Henry II did not attack the city, when he found out Louis VII was living in it. In Roman Times, Veritas is similar but the definition is honesty in dealing with others. In Roman’s client system, a client was a loyal supporter of a high standing

Roman family. The bond between Patron and client was a foundation of Roman society. When a Patron dies, the client supports their wife and family. They’re similar because they both have the meaning of doing anything for an item or living creature, it would be like how a dog feels about it’s human. Firmitas in Roman, means the strength of mind is similar to Prowess in Medieval Times. Industria or hardwork can also be closely linked to prowess, in the sense that to achieve winning a battle one must work hard. A true knight in medieval times has good judge of weapons. A knight would be able use any type of sword, he would be able to maintain the balance from his skill. A knight also knows their weapons and armor, he would have his own ideas for his own armor. A true knight doesn’t fear pain or death and won’t allow it to get inside