Morte D Arthur: An Effective Leader

During Sir Thomas Malory’s time nobility was in charge, and there were very obvious classes. How nobility really were and how they are portrayed is full differences and few similarities. This research paper is going to focus on the famous story, Morte d’ Arthur. It’s important to keep in mind that Malory became a knight in 1442 and served in Parliament in 1445. He then became involved in crime and allied himself politically with people and groups who opposed the royal government.

He did not have a good start, but his finish was beautiful. Gawaine starts out on the wrong path, but before he dies he forgives Lancelot and stands loyally with Arthur. The Once and Future King by T. H. White tells the story of how the famous King Arthur invented the peace making Round Table. Sir Gawaine was once King Arthur’s worst enemy until Arthur invited him to become one of the first knights of his might defeating Round Table.

In the legend of King Arthur, some authors argue that Arthur was not as noble as believed, whereas others after the medieval period argue that he was a noble and chivalrous leader. Writers in the medieval period judge the personal qualities of King Arthur to determine whether he was chivalrous, whereas authors after the Middle Ages focus on his achievements. Arthur, after he pulls the sword from a stone, becomes the next king of England. Despite coming to power at a young age, he transformed a weak nation into one that would be a worldwide influence for centuries to come. Although he has achieved a lot, medieval authors such as Chrétien De Troyes maintain that Arthur was still not chivalrous because of an incident that occurred when Arthur was in his court.

Medieval Being loyal was a crucial trait of a hero in the medieval era, especially to those higher in power than them, such as their king or lord. In Beowulf, Beowulf and his crew are loyal to their King and Queen by fighting for them. The King praises the heros by saying “It is most fitting you do Queen Wealtheon. To the best of friends, who come in our greatest need”(6). The King tells the Queen that she should praise them as they have come when they needed them most.

What are the qualities of a great leader? Use examples of well-known individuals (historical figures, athletes, politicians, etc.), facts, and details to support your definition. 2 Examples per paragraph · Strength · Forceful/Authoritative · Diplomacy · Courage Leaders – Hannibal, Attila, Hitler, Ho Chi Minh, Alexander the Great, Leadership is a complicated sociological phenomenon that stems from the existence of interpersonal dependence and group dynamics. This type of hierarchy is specifically elaborate in human population in comparison to other social animals, so having the capacity to speak and communicate with other intelligent beings has led to the creation of great men and women. The making of

Though the dragon managed to kill Beowulf in time from a bite that was poisonous, one his most loyal knights slayed the dragon and after retrieving the treasure he kept it hidden. Beowulf tells Wiglaf to build him barrow where people will remember him by. He was one of the bravest knights putting himself in danger over people he didn 't know, and later honoring his word to the king. In each battle he fought he made things as equal for his opponent as himself. He was the true meaning of a chivalric Knight.

In the poems, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Beowulf, each main character faces a supernatural adversary. Each adversary is placed within the poem in order to test the main character, Gawain and Beowulf, proudest virtue; Gawain’s honor is tested on multiple occasions by Morgan La Fye, while Beowulf’s reputation is challenged. Each main character meets the expectations of a hero; however, they do so in different formats. Gawain is a chivalric hero, possessing characteristics such as physical ability, nobility, loyalty, and strong religious beliefs. Beowulf is a classic Anglo-Saxon warrior, possessing characteristics such as physical strength, humility, courage, and religious displays.

“In Anglo-Saxon culture and literature, to be a hero was to be a warrior. A hero had to be strong, intelligent, and courageous” (Dogra 79). Furthermore, he had to be an honorable warrior who did not cower at the thought of an impossible battle. Rather, he trudged forward, prepared to the rattle cages of the strongest, evilest, and most damnable villains known to men. He personifies strength, loyalty, and bravery.

Questions of Honor: Beowulf Beowulf’s honor and integrity can be questioned throughout the entirety of the epic poem, Beowulf. Whether or not his actions are inspired by his own pompous arrogance or confidence, one can argue that he is a hero nonetheless. Evidence and experience prove that Beowulf is more of a fearless hero than an excessively prideful man, and his hubris is more than justified due to the formidable duties he is able to execute. Throughout the poem, Beowulf expresses his intense strength and courage to the fearful people in the poem. His daring sense of self-assurance is backed by his victories against all three monsters, (even though he suffers a tragic death after facing the dragon, it is a defeat nonetheless).

Abstract: In this paper, I discuss the film Gladiator and the specific main characters of Maximus, Commodus and Marcus Aurelius. They displayed both good and bad leadership throughout the film. Maximus mostly exemplified the positive theories of leadership, while Marcus Aurelius and Commidus represented the bad forms. Maximus mainly displayed the leadership traits of transformational leadership, LMX theory, referent and legitimate power and Great Man Theory.

One character Stewart used to reveal the actions of human beings was Cadal. Cadal is the loyal and trustworthy friend type of person. Cadal is Merlin’s Ultimate friend that would never betray him even if his action meant death for him, like when he tried to stop Jordan from reaching Merlin, but instead killed himself. He is always by Merlin’s side, unless have been asked not to do so. Even though he was Merlin’s slave, Merlin never treat him like one, because to Merlin, Cadal was his ultimate companion.