An Analysis Of Chivalrous Loyalty And Brave On The Death Of King Arthur

The legend of king Arthur and the knights of the round table is an important part of western medieval literature, and is to the modern western culture still has a great influence and appeal. Sir Mallory gathered all kinds of folk stories about king Arthur, finally wrote the famous book the Death of King Arthur, the book details the king Arthur and his knights of all sorts of adventures and medieval aristocratic palace life, Show the knight’s life and inner world to readers.As the core of chivalry, "loyalty" and "brave" has always been admired for people. The book "the death of king Arthur", King Arthur and his knights behavior reflect these two kinds of spirit. As a knight "loyalty" influenced by many aspects, including the Religious beliefs, the ancestry worship, the persistence of the honor,seeking Rewards and the pursuit of lady,These make the "loyalty"; And traditional western feudal system of this relationship, possession of land of the population, the family and the sense of honor, yearning of religion, hating the pagan, as well as he warrior spirit of the Germanic,These make the "Brave".King Arthur and the knights’ behavior reflects the spirit of a profound effect on western society. Gentleman complex, the rule of law and exploring spirit are affected by the medieval chivalry. Study of king Arthur and his knights "loyalty" and "Brave", to a deeper understanding of the chivalry helps understanding of western social life, help to understand the western social and cultural life, to know the difference between Chinese and western, reduce differences.