As love was clearly unrelated to marriage the requirement for romance could be gained outside marriage - as long as the rules relating to chastity and fidelity were strictly adhered to.ĥ Question If you were forced into a loveless marriage by your parents for material gain or standing, would it be reasonable to have a “love” in the sense of courtly love? Where would you put the line or limit for this kind of extramarital relationship? Could it become physical? A successful marriage was perceived as one that brought material advantages to the participants and their families. During this period of time marriages were arranged and had little to do with love.
The art of courtly love was practiced in English courts from the 1300's to the 1500's. The origins of Courtly Love were believed to be in Aquitaine in France in the 12th century and spread to other European countries. Many illicit court romances were fuelled by the practice and art of courtly love.ģ Question How would you feel if your husband or wife gave a “token” of love to someone else? If you were King Arthur and Lancelot was wooing your Guinevere, what would you do? A famous example of a relationship which was stirred by romantic courtly love and romance is described in the Legend of King Arthur, where his Queen, Guinevere fell in love with Sir Lancelot. There were rules which governed courtly love but sometimes the parties, who started their relationship with such elements of courtly love, would become deeply involved. It was a common occurrence for a married lady to give a token to a knight of her choice to be worn during a Medieval tournament. The romance, rules and art of courtly love allowed knights and ladies to show their admiration regardless of their marital state. There were strict rules of courtly love and the art of courtly love was practiced by the members of the courts across Europe during the Middle Ages. 2 Courtly Love The romance of Courtly Love practiced during the Middle Ages was combined with the Code of Chivalry.
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