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In Christopher Nolan’s film, The Dark Knight, The Joker is depicted as a formidable adversary of Batman whose sole purpose is to test Batman’s boundaries and challenge his steadfast principles and strict moral compass. This obsession consumes him, making him fearless and unafraid of death or suffering. The Joker is portrayed as a strategic and…

Chilvalry is the most important construct throughout history. Chivalry, in its formal codification, came to be in the Middle Ages around the twelfth century. It is non clear as to whether the Romans, the Franks, or the Germans gave rise to gallantry, but each civilization brought the seeds of behavior with them. The formal codification…

During the middle ages, both Japan and Europe experienced similar effects of agriculture, social classes, and lack of power from their respective kings/emperors. However, there were significant differences in the role of women and the beliefs surrounding warriors. For instance, in Europe, knights followed the code of Chivalry, while in Japan, samurais adhered to the…

It begins with the very first Lays named Guigemar and it was very interesting to read. It’s about a knight named Guigemar and is believed to be the best knight where he lives. Since he is a very good knight he is loved by a lot of women but he is unable to love any…

In years of King Arthur and the round table, the knights lived by a code. This code was called the Code of Chivalry. Knights abided by these rules and were punished both physically but socially if they broke one. Today, this code can be translated into modern day unspoken rules. “This above all… to thine…

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is one of the Arthurian legends. It was translated by Marie Borroff. According to the legends, king Arthur and all his knights were the bravest, the strongest and the most chivalrous in the land. This tale goes on to contradict that theory, by telling the story of one of…