When we think of the word "chivalry," we automatically visualize images of the mythical King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and images of heavily armored knights rescuing damsels in distress. However, what most people often seem to overlook is that chivalry was a code of conduct specifically designed to accommodate the harsh lifestyle and hierarchical order of society during the Middle Ages. In the minds of medieval aristocrats, chivalry was the most …
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…Ages when the people encountered many technological and social changes and were forced to make modifications to adapt. It was only inevitable that the code of chivalry would reach a time period when it would not be a necessity to accommodate the needs of the people. Nevertheless, while the chivalric code faded from society in its social and cultural significance, it will remain ever-present in our minds for as long as history can be recollected.