In the medieval time period, knights dedicated their lives to following the code of chivalry. Chivalry is a "knightly skill" or "qualities of and ideal knight." In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, courtly love is used to test the loyalty and faith of Sir Gawain. Courtly love is "a code of behavior between lovers." Sir Lancelot's acts of loyalty and bravery were also tested in Le Morte d' Arthur. King Arthur's chivalrous acts were tested as well.
In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Gawain shows loyalty to his lord by taking the challenge of the Green Knight after King Arthur foolishly accep…
