the idealization of women and of the knights' faithful service to them formed the main code of behavior between women and their suitors; idea started in France and spread to England in 12th Century
Mystery plays
told stories from the Bible
Duke of Normandy
William the Conqueror
Pilgrim
a person who went on a religious journey
Vassal
servant
William the Conqueror
in 1066 invaded England from Normandy; took over the English throne by defeating King Harold II who had succeeded Edward the Confessor
The Canterbury Tales
written by Geoffrey Chaucer, collection of tales written around a frame story; Chaucer planned to write 124 tales; however, only 24 were completed before his death
Morality plays
represented abstract virtues and vices through characters
Chivalry
comes from French word cheval meaning horse, reflects the fact that knights fought on horseback; code of knightly behavior which included loyalty and valor on and off battlefield, pledged service and deep respect to a lady
War of the Roses
civil war between two noble English houses - House of Lancaster, crest with red rose, fought against House of York, crest with rose; was lasted 30 years, ended with defeat of Richard III of House of Lancaster by Henry Tabor, who became King Henry VII
