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Arthurian Romances - Term Papers

Arthurian Romances

The Middle Ages of Europe were governed by a system which is
referred to as feudalist. The people of this system flow together well;
society in these times require noble people to set the example for the
younger. The ranks of the noble include counts, lords, knights,
kings,queens,etc. These noblemen can be compared to as dueling
politicians; they watch over their communities, keeping everything orderly,
and they fend off any attackers trying to besiege land. The peace keeper
of the society is the knight. The knight has been appointed the position
of knight by a king because his traits and characteristic best fit the
standards of a good warrior and protector of the civilization. A ...

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girl named Enide, who is at his side
throughout the story. Together they adventure through the countryside and
Erec fights his battles as they go on. The knight will give up on nothing
ever, it is his duty to serve his King and God to the best of his ability.
�Sire, I have no wound from which I am suffering so much that I want to
interrupt my journey. No one could detain me; tomorrow- I shall tarry no
more- I want to leave in the morning, when I see the day is dawning.� (1)
He is extremely fair when dealing with other knights, that is he doesn't
take cheap shots or kill the other off; he is polite and courteous. To his
wife he has total respect and love to give, but he isn't hesitant when
telling her to stay put. The story puts the knight in a high class
because he is extremely helpful to the community.

(1) Chretien De Troyes, Arthurian Romances, Trans. William W.
Kibler (New York: Penguin Books, 1991) p. 89

The knight prays constantly to his God for protection. He ...

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Added: 1/8/2007 04:57:45 AM
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