1. Code of Chivalry
As described in The Song of Roland, a 12th century ballad about one of Charlemagne’s knights

2. What is Chivalry?
Comes from the French word, "chevalerie", which means "skills to handle a horse“
(Being able to ride a horse was incredibly important for a knight during the Middle Ages, as that was a knight’s primary mode of transportation)
The identity of the knight as a Christian warrior blossomed in the Middle Ages due in large part to the Crusades
Christian expectations became interwoven with knightly obligations
Examples include protecting women, the poor, and children
Courtly love became intricately linked to the concept of chivalry, even though very little of the Code has to do with interacting with women

3. 1. Fear God and Maintain His Church

4. 2. Serve the Liege Lord in Valor and Faith

5. 3. Protect the weak and defenseless

6. 4. Give succor to widows and orphans

7. 5. Refrain from the wanton giving of offense

8. 6. Live by honor and for glory

9. 7. Despise pecuniary award

10. 8. Fight for the welfare of all

11. 9. Obey those placed in authority

12. 10. Guard the honor of fellow knights

13. 11. Eschew meanness, unfairness, & Deceit

14. 12. Keep the Faith

15. 13. Speak the truth at all times

16. 14. Persevere to the end any enterprise begun

17. 15. Respect the honor of women

18. 16. Never refuse a challenge from an equal

19. 17. Never turn your back on a foe

20. 4 Virtues of the Knights of the Round Table
When we read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, be sure to look for examples of these 4 virtues that were particularly espoused by King Arthur and his knights:
* Honesty
* Honor
* Valor
* Loyalty