In the Medieval Period, knights dedicated their lives to following the code of chivalry. In Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur, a number of characters performed chivalrous acts to achieve the status of an ideal knight (Minick). Their characteristics of respect for women and courtesy for all, helpfulness to the weak, honor, and skill in battle made the characters King Arthur, King Pellinore, and Sir Gryfflette examples of a what knights strove to be like …showed first 75 words of 981 total…

…showed last 75 words of 981 total…in battle were all observed in the actions of King Arthur, King Pellinore, and Sir Gryfflette. (Malory) Because of this romantic atmosphere in the story, the characters proved to be the ideal knights at certain times and respected for their chivalrous actions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Hubbard, L. Notes on The Middle Ages. Statesboro High School, Statesboro. 2000. Malory, Sir Thomas. Le Morte d'Arthur. n.p. : Modern Library, 1999. Minick, L. Notes on King Arthur. Statesboro High School, Statesboro. 2000.