Chivalry

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is a set of legends that came out of the Middle Ages. It is not known for sure whether or not King Arthur was based on a real person, but the stories do teach us about the values of chivalry. In the legends, King Arthur's nephew Sir Gawain is often tested to see if he is indeed a knight that is truly chivalrous.


In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Sir Gawain is expected to be honest with his lord and to be courteous and kind to his lord's wife. But what is young Gawain to do when his lord's wife begins to flirt with him?

In Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady, Sir Gawain's loyalty to his lord is again tested. He is also challenged to find the answer to this question: What is it that women really want?

As you read each tale, look for evidence of the code of chivalry that knights were expected to follow.

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