The Knight | Character Analysis | Prologue to Canterbury Tales | Geoffrey Chaucer | Explanation скачать в хорошем качестве

The Knight | Character Analysis | Prologue to Canterbury Tales | Geoffrey Chaucer | Explanation

Chaucer describes an ideal Knight, a "verray parfit, gentil knyght", who conscientiously follows all the social, moral, chivalric, and religious codes of conduct. • Chaucer does not have any particular individual in mind but casts the Knight as an idealistic representative of his profession. • Although the institution of chivalry had become decadent in the fourteenth century Chaucer withholds his criticism and instead endows the Knight with all the gentlemanly qualities that are in keeping with his character. • Thus the Knight possesses all the traditional chivalric virtues of politeness in speech, consideration for others, righteousness, generosity, helpfulness, and loyalty. • He also loves truth, honor, freedom, and courtesy. • Moreover he is not only brave and worthy but also wise. Although the Knight rides on a good horse, he isn't ostentatiously dressed himself. • He has come straight from his expedition and is still wearing his armor. • His simple coarse sleeveless tunic made out of fustian bears the stains of his armor. • This minute detail serves to impart a certain degree of realism to the portrait and also serves to underline the Knight's religious devotion and his eagerness to go on the pilgrimage. • The Knight's ascetic clothing thus stands to his credit and highlights his integrity and honor. • Chaucer also describes the Knight's participation in several battles and campaigns. • Scholars have pointed out that the majority of the Knight's campaigns are religious in nature and are by and large crusades against the heathens . #theknight #characteranalysis #explanation