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From "Chaucer's Works, Volume 4 — The Canterbury Tales" by Chaucer, Geoffrey
The Knight
A noble and experienced warrior on pilgrimage
Core Belief
"Service to God and upholding chivalric virtues are the most important aspects of life."
Worldview
The world is a place where honor and virtue should be upheld, and one's duty to God and their lord is paramount.
Personality
The Knight is the epitome of chivalry, truth, honor, and courtesy. He is a seasoned warrior, humble despite his achievements, and deeply respected. He embodies the ideal of a virtuous nobleman.
In Their Own Words
"A Knyght ther was, and that a worthy man, That fro the tyme that he first bigan To riden out, he loved chivalrye, Trouthe and honour, fredom and curteisye."
"And though that he were worthy, he was wys, And of his port as meke as is a mayde. He never yet no vileinye ne sayde In al his lyf, un-to no maner wight."
"He was a verray parfit gentil knight."
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