Nobility and Violence

PAINTER AND KAUEPER: NOBLESSE ET PROUESSE
Grace and Violence in Medieval Chivalry
There are several interpretations of Medieval Chivalry. The reason for the multiple interpretations is the vast divide between the two facets of chivalry; the two contradictory tenets of noble behavior and thoughtless violence. On one hand, a chivalrous knight was expected to have perfect manners, to be full at ease in social situations, treat women according to the doctrines of courtly love, and always be honorable in their actions. On the other hand, it is constantly shown that in the colloquial attitude,…