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07 November 2025

B - ... when Pellinore chose violence AND honour, but the medieval universe said, "pick one."

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What happens when the chivalric code meant to create order instead exposes the flaws of those who uphold it?

We discussed how Arthur is emerging as a "just" king who live out the chivalric code, whilst Pellinore, as an older knight, seems to only follow the code based on the situation.

We chatted about how knights are supposed to act v. the reality and considered if living by ideals or codes is really that important.

READ:

  • about Early Scottish and English Ballads, plus the four ballads that follow it
  • Intro to The Renaissance
NEXT CLASS: the ballad form

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