As a result of Wellesley’s decisiveness and disciplined tactics, he earned his first major victory. Wellesley was cautious, reserved, unassuming and a careful planner. He paid great attention to detail, with outstanding results. Wellesley was as great a diplomat as he was a warrior. After his victory at Assaye, he personally negotiated the treaty and became a hero of
But he was regarded as a great English hero.” (Source 20). He was also a great fighter and soldier as said in source 21 “(Richard) No man could escape his sword.” . He was very brave and his people loved him. A proof of this is in source 22 “This King of England was courageous, energetic and daring in combat.” . He led the third crusade and decided not to attack.
The knight thinks one should only do what is right, and what will gain him honor and reputation. This character also believes in freedom and generosity towards all, and displays this ideal repeatedly throughout the novel. And lastly, the knight also strongly feels that any proper person should display courtesy and elegance at all times. Another aspect of this character's life which makes him seem too prestigious to be truthful is his impressive military career. He fought in the
Sir Gawain’s actions reflect the social mores of 14th century England, where a good knight was expected to follow the code of chivalry, no matter the cost. Sir Gawain’s character traits are bolstered, awarded and amplified by his status as a member of King Arthur’s court. The Gawain poet writes: “In peerless pleasures passed they their days, The most noble knights known under Christ, and the loveliest ladies that lived on earth ever, And he the comeliest king, that the court holds, For all this fair folk in their first age were still” (Sir Gawain and the Green Knight lines 50-55). The comparison to Christ is significant in that, although it acknowledges the inferiority of Arthur’s knights to God, the poet clearly dares to make the comparison, relating Christ, who is perfect, to the knights, who are human beings and capable of committing sin. Thus, one can infer that the knights perceive themselves as earthly manifestations of God himself.
Through even the hardest times of war, he never lost sight of the freedom he was chasing for himself and every American citizen. With his brave spirit and courageous skill on and of the battlefield, he led America to one of the most important victories in our history. When General Braddock asked George to accept his commission as Commander of the Continental Army, there was no hesitation. Washington was chosen for his talents in land surveying, which gave them an advantage over the British, and his brilliant skill as a unifying leader. He always had an uplifting attitude toward with his soldiers so they would not get discouraged in this long fight for freedom.
Loyalty Through the noble deeds performed in Anglo-Saxon originated epic, the ideal of loyalty is portrayed through the main character, Beowulf. Since he is the ideal thane, the failure of other knights to be as extraordinary as Beowulf makes him seem even more faithful and noble. Beowulf was loyal to all of his kin, kingdom, king, country, and his subjects. With this and courage he was a model thane, as well as king, for he was portrayed through the epic as the perfect warrior, and the most idealistic knight of his time. As described in the story, Beowulf is fiercely loyal; he has allegiance with all that are not enemies.
This is in stark contrast to the Knight, who constantly puts his life on the line expecting nothing in return; he does simply because it is the right thing to do. How a person conducts themselves on a daily basis can tell you a lot about their character and motivations. If one were to examine the Knight then they would see he is a humble, brave, and kind man. “And though so much distinguished, he was wise / And in his bearing modest as a maid. / He never yet a boorish thing had said / In all his life to any, come what might; / He was a true, a perfect gentle-knight.”(70-74).
Beowulf Beowulf an epic, created during the Anglo-Saxon period, shows the qualities of an epic hero; noble birth, bravery, and choices that affect a nation. Beowulf, a complex character, showing all characteristics of an epic hero, demonstrates these traits in the slaying of horrible monsters. He supports being an epic hero because of his noble birth making him very courageous and helping him to secure the futures of nations. Beowulf’s noble birth allows him to be an epic hero and, known by everyone, can easily do the things he desires to do. "My lord, the great king of the Danes, commands me/To tell you that he knows of your noble birth..." (pg.43 ln.127).
The first pilgrim to be introduced to the reader is the Knight, the choice to establish the Knight first is fitting because he belongs to the nobility, which is the highest ranking social class. It is obvious from the very introduction of the Knight that he is a person whom Chaucer has great respect and admiration for. The Knight is described as a “worthy man” (Chaucer 43), as well as someone who is wholly committed to the ideas of generosity, chivalry, honor, freedom and truth. This is the first insight into the role that Knights and other individuals of such a statue played in medieval society, they were deemed as honorable and respectable men who were worthy of attention and praise. The fourth pilgrim introduced by Chaucer is a Monk.
We would all like to possess the attributes of, “Truth, honor, generousness and courtesy.” (l.46). The Knight travelled to many countries and he fought courageously and nobly in “fifteen mortal battles.” (l. 63). But then Chaucer exposes something that most people wouldn’t think was so noble, as he was involved with “the Bay of Balat, doing work. For him against another heathen Turk.” (ll. 67-68).