Good Knight Vs Bad Knight

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The Difference Between a Good Knight and a Bad Knight The difference between a good knight and bad knight was very clear in medieval times. Here are a few examples of a how a good knight would conduct himself and act. The amount of Prowess a knight showed was a huge deal that gained other competitor’s respect and maybe even a lady’s respect. Courtly Love was another thing that a good knight would show to his lady. Lastly, a good knight would protect the people around him under danger or certain circumstances. Sir William is a better example of a knight because he displays all three traits. Prowess is a characteristic of a knight that shows strength, courage, skill and stamina. This was seen in something such as a jousting competition. William showed this more than Count Adhemar because he jousted without armor in their last tournament. William did this because Adhemar used a stick that was illegally tipped with a spear that punctured William. Someone that feels the need to cheat to win and will injure another opponent does not sound like someone that is showing prowess. …show more content…

Adhemar told William that Jocelyn would be like a trophy. William did not agree with Adhemar at all about this statement. While Adhemar was on campaign for the King, it was known that Adhemar had been raping women. William never took part in loving any other girls. Therefore, William showed more courtly love remaining loyal to Jocelyn and Jocelyn only. Even when William’s secret had been discovered, Jocelyn chose to stand by William and was willing to run away with William. Jocelyn knew what kind of man Adhemar was, and Jocelyn did not want to be with a man like

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