The Code of Chivalry The unwritten code that a medieval knight was to follow was known as chivalry. This behavior was based on Christian values and courtly love. However, this system didn’t protect everyone as it may lead one to believe. Christian influence is evident in chivalry by examining that which was glorified within the code. Loyalty, kindness, politeness, and respect was the behavior expected from a knight. Most importantly to the knight, however, …showed first 75 words of 543 total…

…showed last 75 words of 543 total…d likely be banished forever. Therefore, chivalry was designed to defend everyone, but in reality it tended to protect only the upper class >From chivalry’s roots strongly in the Christian religion, and aspects from pursuit in aristocratic relationships, come the values of faith, loyalty, kindness, politeness, and respect. While these virtues weren’t always practiced to the ideal extent, chivalry still had a great role in shaping the western world with its ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**