what was the importance of chivalry in the Middle Ages and how are these ideas reflected in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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Tristin Mccarthy

14 January, 13:49

what was the importance of chivalry in the Middle Ages and how are these ideas reflected in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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Ryan Greene · Answer 1

Chivalry was an important mode of proving your honor in the Middle Ages. It was also involved in the courting and winning of women.

In "Romeo and Juliet," the duels between Romeo and Tybalt and Tybalt and Mercutio are examples of the code of chivalry. After Tybalt calls Romeo a "villain," Mercutio defends Romeo's honor and his family's by duelling him.