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Frodo and Courage
Posted on September 27, 2002 | No CommentsThe chivalric romances of old always featured a mighty knight or warrior as their protagonist. In “The Lord of the Rings,” however, the hero is a hobbit — a humble, even timid character who has no love of glory, and who would rather enjoy a bountiful breakfast than go on an epic quest. -
The Ring and the Knightly Virtues
Posted on September 26, 2002 | 1 CommentAlthough the story of “The Lord of the Rings” may seem simple on its surface, there is, in fact, a great deal of complexity in the story. The Ring of Power, which is at the heart of the story’s conflict, has an effect on every character who comes into contact with it. -
Tolkien and Chivalry Today
Posted on September 25, 2002 | No CommentsTolkien’s tale of the battle for Middle Earth is clearly an effort to introduce today’s readers to the wonderful literary tradition of the medieval epic sagas. -
Reverence For The Law
Posted on September 24, 2002 | No CommentsOn the whole, society is more stable, safe and orderly when we all play by the rules, even when they're annoying and inconvenient. -
Chivalry, Terrorism and Knights in Shining Armor at Ground Zero
Posted on September 11, 2002 | No Commentshe code of chivalry and its knightly virtues were the best and only defense against a world which seemed to be overflowing with sorrow, terror and despair. Chivalry was the torch that chased away the darkness which, for a time, seemed as if it might engulf the whole world ... -
Courage and Chivalry Today
Posted on September 7, 2002 | No CommentsHere's what Frederico had to say after finishing the course: "Anybody can be motivated to win a marathon. Not everyone has the guts to finish last." -
Business and Chivalry
Posted on September 7, 2002 | No CommentsLook at that plaque on the desk where you spend eight hours (or more) of your day. It may be engraved with an impressive title like “vice president” or “sales associate” or “executive financial officer.” Or, perhaps your corporate identity exists at the top of a time card — “cashier” or “assembly” or “maintenance.” In any case, no matter how extravagant or simple your occupational description is, imagine how things might change if you had a different career designation.
What if your title was: “Knight in Shining Armor”? -
Living Chivalry: Discoveries about basic virtues and modern ethics from inside a suit of armor
Posted on September 7, 2002 | No CommentsLet me share with you my somewhat unusual perspective on the concept of chivalry. There was a time when history was strictly a thing of the past. If you wanted to know about the Middle Ages, knights in shining armor or the code of chivalry, you went to the library, toured a museum or enrolled in a college course. -
The Seven Knightly Virtues
Posted on September 5, 2002 | 8 CommentsThe "seven knightly virtues" were symbolized in a knight's equipment. The spurs represented courage - the term for becoming a knight is "to win your spurs." -
Chivalry & The Arrow of Light
Posted on August 25, 2002 | No CommentsThe knightly virtues of the Code of Chivalry are much like the twelve points of Scout Law.
