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What Is Chaucer's Description Of The Knight In Julius Caesar

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In the prologue, Chaucer describes the Knight as illustrious, gentle, humble, perfect, and very wise. The Knight obtained fame through many adventures and battles. He fought in fifteen mortal battles and battled for Christianity against the heathen in Turkey. As a knight, he followed the chivalric code consisting of truth, honor, bravery, freedom, and courtesy. His honor is represented in battles fought for his liege lord (Chaucer 43-78). Describing the Knight’s courteousness Chaucer states, “He never yet had any vileness said, In all his life, to whatsoever wight. (Chaucer 70-71)” The Knight never spoke a single ill word to anyone in his life and behaved courteously to everyone. The Knight wore the simple attire of a jupon and habergeon rather
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