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What type of things did a knight do to win the affections of a lady in the feudal court?
So now there was a new feeling that knightly deeds could be performed in order to gain a lady’s love. This is why a knight fighting in a tournament often wore a ‘favour’ (such as a scarf or flower) from his lady, to show that everything he did on the field of battle was to win her love and admiration.
How does a knight treat a woman?
Knights were presented as pious, generous and merciful. “To be a great knight, you ought to have consideration of civilians, for women,” Wollock says. “The greatest knights are inspired by the love of some lady out there and want to impress her and win her love by doing great deeds.”
In what ways is a knight expected to be brave and loyal?
Knights were expected to display courage in battle and loyalty to their lord. By the 1100s, the code of chivalry (SHIHV•uhl•ree), a complex set of ideals, demanded that a knight fight bravely in defense of three masters. He devoted himself to his earthly feudal lord, his heavenly Lord, and his chosen lady.
Why does a Knight Love a lady so much?
The knight’s love for the lady inspires him to do great deeds, in order to be worthy of her love or to win her favor. Thus “courtly love” was originally construed as an ennobling forcewhether or not it was consummated, and even whether or not the lady knew about the knight’s love or loved him in return.
How does a Knight serve his courtly lady?
The knight serves his courtly lady (love service) with the same obedience and loyalty which he owes to his liege lord. She is in complete control of the love relationship, while he owes her obedience and submission (a literary convention that did not correspond to actual practice!)
What was the role of a knight in feudalism?
Knights were professional armored cavalry warriors, some of whom were vassals occupying land form the lords whose armies they served. Since fealty and homage were key elements of feudalism, the fief was granted to a knight after a commendation ceremony that was designed to create a lasting bond between a vassal and his lord.
What was the role of tournaments in feudalism?
The tournaments were an essential part of feudalism as they acted as a necessary training ground for the knights. Of the land awarded to the knight, a portion would be kept for the knight himself and the rest would be distributed the peasants and serfs.