This document discusses courtship and romantic ideals from the Middle Ages. It asks the reader about their favorite romantic films and love stories as well as what they dream of in a courtship. It then provides context about chivalrous knights and troubadours from medieval times who won women's hearts through brave deeds and poetry inspired by the concept of courtly love. The document concludes by asking the reader to name an incident when they did something in the name of love.
This document discusses courtship and romantic ideals from the Middle Ages. It asks the reader about their favorite romantic films and love stories as well as what they dream of in a courtship. It then provides context about chivalrous knights and troubadours from medieval times who won women's hearts through brave deeds and poetry inspired by the concept of courtly love. The document concludes by asking the reader to name an incident when they did something in the name of love.
This document discusses courtship and romantic ideals from the Middle Ages. It asks the reader about their favorite romantic films and love stories as well as what they dream of in a courtship. It then provides context about chivalrous knights and troubadours from medieval times who won women's hearts through brave deeds and poetry inspired by the concept of courtly love. The document concludes by asking the reader to name an incident when they did something in the name of love.
Why? Whose love story do you consider special and worth emulating? Romantic Films Romantic Films List down what you dream of in a courtship. Chivalry and Romantic Ideals (Middle Ages, 1100-1500) Many women long for a chivalrous type of guy who will open doors, pull out chairs, and let her order first, much like the knights and troubadours (traveling poets and musicians) of medieval times. These men knew their lady’s wants and desires always came first and foremost in love; winning her heart was their ultimate goal. Wealthy knights won a woman’s hand through brave deeds, while the poets won them over through their use of words and songs. These ideas were inspired by “courtly love,” which was a highly idealized and extravagant forbidden affair (mostly among the noble class) whose core beliefs were the superiority of the lady, the instability of desire, and the ennobling power of love. “When one is in love, one has the tendency to be biased.” Essay writing: Name an incident when you did something in the name of love.