An Example of True Courtly Chivalry

Throughout most of our readings, it seems as though we've been lacking in the area where figures of authority, other than God or high up religious leaders, have actually shown chivalry in the proper way. My paper focuses on this lack of chivalry, and it was interesting to find a short story that actually seems to show chivalry in a benevolent light. The main character, despite being wronged by his enemies, forgives all his enemies that come before him, a markedly different approach from the knights of the Canterbury Tales. It might be useful in some of your papers, especially as it has some fairly strong connections to church and religious themes as well.

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