ENGLISH 45A Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Bridle, Geoffrey Chaucer
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Knight is different because he rides and fights on horse. Chivalry: not behavior but occupation of being a knight; fighting on horseback; knight loves his job. Truth: being faithful to something; knight loves loyalty he gives and receives. Freedom: generous, he loves generosity and ability to let go of things. Courtesy: court ; royal aristocratic court; considered moral center; place of social prestige. Line 67: summarizes qualities of knights: price his sovereign price or value/ reputation is significant. Then chaucer says although he is worthy, he was wise . By wise, he means the knight is modest/level-headed. Narrator then begins to delve into personal behavior of knight. Of his part and his behavior meek suggests ability to restrain anger and be in control. Villinia knight never speaks in an insulting manner to any person. His dress: horse well-gotten-up, he was hot, he had rust stains all over his cheap shirt from the previous battle.
