Sir Onfroi Analysis

The Knight’s striking military career is considered prestigious and esteemed. The Knight has fought in “fifteen mortal battles” (Chaucer 4) all over the world. He fought in Prussia, Lithuania, Granada, North Africa, Anatolia, and Russia. His devotion to his career brings attention to the significance of fighting for the Knight, “it is during his violent interactions with others, that his loyalty to the knightly code should be most apparent” (n.a. par. 2). The Knight’s devotion to his work in the military can be assumed by how Chaucer describes his appearance when he begins his pilgrimage. In contrast to his son, the Squire, who wears fine clothing “embroidered like a meadow bright and full of freshest flowers, red and white” (Chaucer 5), the Knight, Chaucer reveals, is not “gaily dressed” (Chaucer 5) which divulges that

The legends and tales of the knights of King Arthur’s Round Table have resounded for ages—vivid stories of courageous and gallant knights usurping evil while simultaneously maintaining an upstanding reputation. Through the Arthurian tales, one has the opportunity to experience heroic narratives of exemplary models of knights who clearly illustrate the chivalry and honorability one should aspire to possess. No more evidently is this theme displayed than in the 14th century epic poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight—a narrative of Sir Gawain, nephew of the legendary King Arthur, and his heroic journey against a mysterious green knight. In this heroic journey, the inherent charisma Gawain possesses and is continually praised for affirms the

Wrapped in mystery and intrigue, the Knights Templar stand out from the pages of history as the keepers of Catholicism’s greatest, most dangerous secrets. In legend, the Knights are known as the guardians of the Holy Grail, the Arc of the Covenant, and other Holy relics. Historically, they are remembered as the “Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon,” the disciplined guardians to Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land. Although the order is one of the most intriguing secret societies, the literature written on the Templars is minute and thus it is one of the least understood societies in history. Sadly, the order’s important contributions to history are so vastly overshadowed by scandal and intrigue that fact and

Furthermore, we are given a detailed explanation of the knight's activities since he was a young boy (lines 51-63) He has fought countless battles, slain many a heathen and rebel alike, and engaged in fifteen tournaments to the death. There can be little doubt of the knight's courage, tenacity, or skill in combat. This listing helps to demonstrate that the knight is precisely what he seems, and ought to be: a brave defender of his people. Unlike many of the other pilgrims (such as the Nun and the Friar) who are ironically portrayed as been counter to the tenants of their profession, the knight remains the proud embodiment of virtue that he exemplifies.

The monastic lifestyle that Launcelot and his knights adopt after their conversion is one that Margery Kempe might approve of -- doing penance, singing mass, fasting, and remaining abstinent. (MdA, 525) But Launcelot's change of heart is not motivated by the emotions that move Kempe, nor is his attitude towards God the same as can be found in The Book of Margery Kempe and The Wakefield Mystery Plays.

Then, in their white and gold vestments, the sacred ministers came silently to the high altar, attended by crucifers, thurifers and acolytes, and stood silently waiting. Suddenly came the bells striking the hour of midnight, and with the last clang the great organs and the choir burst into a melodious thunder of sound; the incense rose in clouds, filling the church with a veil of pale smoke; and the Mass proceeded to its climax with the offering of the Holy Sacrifice of the Body and Blood of Christ. I did not understand all of this with my mind, but I understood.

Another trumpet blast rang out, and the men to be knighted proceeded out on the field, all eight of them. Rion stood at the end of the line, his shoulders back, standing tall, with his long, dark hair tied back in a leather thong. At seventeen, he had grown more strapping and taller than Percival had ever thought possible. This strong, broad-shouldered young man before him had once been a skinny and frightened child after his mother and sister’s deaths, but look at him now. He was everything a knight should be, deliberate, smart, bold, and kind. And Rion handled a sword better than any man Percival knew.

As he said those words he busied himself among the pile of bones of which he had before spoken. He then uncovered building stone and mortar an, with that, began to walk up the entrance to the cellar in which I was in. He had not even laid the first tier when he had realized that the fortunado had worn off viciously. I attempted a cry for help but it came out as a low mumble, one of which only he could hear. It was not the cry of a drunken man. There was then a long and obstinate silence.He laid the second tier

As a grayish-pink dawn trickled across the sky, the battle raged on. Odin's men seemed to be everywhere. When two fell, three appeared in their place. During a pause in the fighting, Percival glanced around. Too many of Camelot's knights lay injured or dead, their blood leaking onto the sand, coloring it a cruel rust-red. The tang of burned flesh met his nose. Then another scent grew stronger, fear, that unmistakable, pungent smell of sweat mixed with metallic blood and

Second let us talk about faith. “In the morning, all those knights who were sworn to the great adventure met in the minister and made anew their vows

The Templar bachelors are living a good and free life and the apartment for the gathering in the London temple is noted as being close to heaven. The good life though, is tied to the corruption that befell the Templar knights, the ultimate progression from valiant protector of pilgrims to corrupt power hungry consumer. The story takes place during the relative peace of nineteenth century Europe, where the only combat the bachelors see is in court or at the dinner table. These lucky late entrants to the order have done little to deserve

A man was travelling from the city of Jerusalem to the city of Jericho when he was ambushed and by a gang of thieves. They assaulted him and swiped his clothes and left him to die in the deserted area. A priest suddenly happened to be travelling via the same route as the dying man.

The Quest of the Holy Grail is an exciting tale that follows the adventures of King Arthur's knights as they scour the countryside for the legendary Holy Grail. Throughout their journeys, the knights engage in many exciting jousts and sword fights with a variety of enemies. The author of The Quest of the Holy Grail intends for the story to be more than just entertainment: the knights' search for the Holy Grail is analogous to the pursuit of morality and spiritual chivalry, showing success through asceticism, confession, chastity, and faith.

In the Canterbury Tales, the Knight is the first pilgrim characterized in the Prologue and narration of his tale, thus signifying his upperclassman status and prestigious reputation that both the author and Host support. The Knight’s Prologue illustrates his notability and worthiness of a of a perfect knight, in which embraces honesty, chivalry, and benevolence- in association with the Code of Chivalry and Christianity. Additionally, he earns the respect and embodies strength, due to the imposing battles that he has fought in the course of his military career; the Crusades to other non-Christian battles that includes places in Turkey and Russia. Consequently, in the Knight’s Tale he portrays honour, loyalty, and romance, in a story of two

His tunic was dirtied by blood and marks from battle, since he had just returned from a battle. The Knight going directly from a war to the pilgrimage is an example of just how important these were to devout Christians such as him (Rossignol