Loyalty — in layman's terms — is allegiance and respect for another individual; unwavering faith. It is a very important characteristic to have pertaining to relationships with other people. In the book Ivanhoe, there are many instances of this. The first time loyalty is portrayed, is in the forest with Wamba and Gurth. The two servants were herding pigs when they heard a group getting closer. Prior Aymer and his men approached them and asked for directions to Cedric the Saxon's home. Having his master's best interest in mind, Wamba misdirected the men. He reinforced this allegiance later on, when he sought help from the Black Knight in order to rescue Cedric and company from captivity. Wamba even went so far as to volunteer to dress as a priest and slip into Tranquilstone, the place which his master was immured, and take his master's place so that he was safe from execution by the Normans. Another example of loyalty in this book is Ivanhoe's devotion to King Richard. Ivanhoe followed him on the …show more content…
When the word went around that the king was captured, Prince John quickly plotted to take the throne for himself. He was so focused on himself, that he did not try to rescue his brother or anything of the sort. The Knights Templar abandoned their allegiance to the king, and teamed up with the prince to further his cause. This is quite ironic, considering that knights are usually well known and respected for their chivalry — which you think would include unwavering loyalty. Within this switch, the Knight Templar seemed to have forsaken their Christian values. They focused primarily on their own skin and what pleased them the most, rather than promoting their religion in a positive way. When one is not completely committed to a friendship, relationship, etc., they can easily waver or be swayed to a different side — especially when power and money are
The film tells a story about a man who was too proud to run— a tale of a lone, stoic marshal (Will Kane) who was left desolate and abandoned by the townspeople he has sworn to protect because of a four-man gang led by Frank Miller. This is where the loyalty part comes in. Kane did not have to stay and protect the town’s people because he was “retired” and was going to leave town with his wife. Nonetheless he did stay because he felt that it was his duty to protect the townspeople even though no one would volunteer and help him. His wife, Amy along with the some townspeople tells him to leave town im...
Another fear erected from this novel is the power of seduction over feebleminded women. Evident in a passage from Zofloya, Victoria was swooned even by the sound of his voice, ‘Oh, Flattery, like heavenly dew upon the earth, gratefully dost thou descend upon the ear of woman! Indescribable pleasure dilated the bosom of Victoria, as she listened to the honied accents of the delicate Moor’ (Dacre 156). This villain had a hold over her making it easier to push her towards evil deeds. He promised her security after committing the crimes she wished, ‘…you shall see your desire fulfilled, and I will preserve you from every danger and suspicion’ (Dacre 181). Victoria had wished Berenza dead and Lilla out of the way but required the extra push from Zofloya.
In my opinion Ivan is loyal because he always seems to stay with Zaroff even though he is a horrible man, he stays until the very end. In the story General Zaroff said, and I quote “he has the misfortune of being deaf and dumb. A simple fellow but I’m afraid like all his race is a bit of a savage.” (Connell~pg.66) In my mind Ivan is a very loyal man. Even though General Zaroff doesn’t think much of him, Ivan still stays
Loyalty, as defined in the Odyssey seems to be the constant devotion to someone, the hopefully longing of their return and victory. Homer seems to value loyalty over many of the other human traits, as Eumaeus gets not only Homer’s famous “you” but his own book as well. The swineherd is not the only character that Homer uses to show loyalty, Penelope and Telemachus show unyielding faithfulness to Odysseus throughout the epic poem; as do many other characters even gods. Homer demonstrates the value he places on loyalty through the use of these characters with their devotion to Odysseus. Through the use of these characters Homer shows the value of loyalty by their loyalty to Odysseus.
Cooper uses a great portion of the novel illustrating either the loyal or treacherous temperament of various characters. Through his numerous descriptions, Cooper defines what loyalty is in The Last of the Mohicans. Cooper shows loyalty to be not one’s dedication to an individual, association or institution, but a cause. These various causes, which vary from character to character, act as the cores of various individuals’ loyalties. Cooper writes “let us not delay a moment, without some good and obvious cause” (196). This supports Cooper’s illustration in that it is vital for one to be dedicated and loyal to a specific cause in order to succeed in any effort. These bases for various characters’ loyalties allow them to show allegiance to other individuals, nations, etc. From the beginning of the novel, General Heyward shows allegiance to his cause of safely delivering both Alice and Cora Munro to their father. Alice and Cora show themselves to be dedicated to this same cause through their insistence on seeing their fathe...
Loyalty is one of the ethics that is instilled in a person at a young age. Loyalty can range from loyalty to a family member, friend, teammate, ect. In Larry Watson's, Montana 1948, the summer of 1948 tests the loyalty of each character and is told through the eyes of a young boy, David. The picture was clear to David when Marie was Murdered. Through this tragic event David was able to read each family member determining whether they were loyal or whether they would betray.
Between 1118 and 1119 a French knights, Hugues de Payens, suggested the idea of the Knights Templar to Baldwin II. The purpose of the Knights Templar was to protect Christian pilgrims traveling to the Holy Lands. Baldwin eventually agreed to the proposition and accepted their services. In the beginning the Templars only consisted of a total of nine French knights, which were ordered to take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience before they were announced as an official member of the Templars. As time passed and new recruits were beginning to come into the order, many ranks were created in order for everybody to have a position in the Templars.
Loyalty can be perceived in many different ways. Loyalty may be shown by an individual as repayment, sympathy, or it may just be a part of one’s character and personality. Ultimately, loyalty is an act of faithfulness, reliability, and commitment. The opposite, disloyalty, is an act of dishonesty. In the novel: “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen, the main character, Jacob Jankowski, portrays elements of, both, loyalty and disloyalty. Jacob is deceiving and disloyal in many aspects of this novel; however, once he learns lessons of loyalty from other characters, he embraces loyalty in return – it becomes evident that Jacob’s actions were acts of repayment towards his peers.
Examples of loyalty can be found in many pieces of classic literature such as _Don Quixote_, _The Odyssey_, and _Sir Gawain and the Green Knight_. Many characters in the stories profess their loyalty to other characters. Some of them fail in their loyalty tests while others prevail. I found loyalty to be an underlying theme in all three pieces of literature covered in this paper. The examples provided should prove the theme of loyalty.
What is loyalty? Loyalty means being faithful to one’s own country, ideals, and friends. Loyalty is illustrated as Mark Antony in this The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. This play, which was set in 44 B.C., was written by William Shakespeare in 1599. “I shall remember: When Caesar says “Do this,” it is performed.” (l.ii.9-10). Mark Antony also changed his party and completely devoted himself to Caesar when Rome split into two factions; the aristocrats supporting Pompey or the republic and the populous or imperialist left seeking the help of Caesar. Mark Antony devoted and risked his own life for Julius Caesar. His loyalty might have blinded him from Julius Caesar’s perception of his being a party-going individual that would not betray him like a thinking man, such as Cassius would.
As many believe, the templars were only remembered for the crusades. But what many don't remember is their role in history as a wealthy military organization centered around the belief of Christ. There are many mysteries still revolved around them like the holy grail or the ark of the covenant. Their origins were small in the beginning, but as they realized the difference they could make, they banned together to change
The quality of being loyal to someone or something is a choice of action that helps define loyalty as a person. Being loyal would be a person giving or showing continuous support to someone or something. Loyalty plays a major role in everyday life. Some people honor loyalty and some people couldn’t care less about having such a thing. Loyalty consists of working a marriage out, maintaining a good reputation, and keeping a steady job. According to Maurice Franks, “Loyalty cannot be blueprinted. It cannot be produced on an assembly line. In fact, it cannot be manufactured at all, for its origin is the human heart the center of self-respect and human dignity. It is a force which leaps into being only when conditions are exactly right for it and it is a force very sensitive to betrayal.”
Throughout the year, there have been multiple values portrayed throughout the numerous characters we have read about. Out of the many values, loyalty has been the most expressed. Loyalty has also been a value that supports and expands the story's theme. As an example, Of Mice and Men has a theme of how strength and opportunity can change a person, not always for the good. Therfore because Lennie is loyal to George, the amount of power and opportunities that George gains puts him in a rough situation, changing him for better or worse. The three main characters that showed the most loyalty are Boxer, Lennie, and Antigone. Each character distinguishes loyalty at different times and in different ways, however these characters are best defined as loyal.
Mao Zedong grew up in a small farming village own by his family, in the province of Hunan. He was the eldest of three boys, despite his modest beginnings as the son of a farmer in rural China. He grew up in an environment in which education was valued only as training for keeping records and accounts, “We should heal our wound, collect our dead and continue fighting.” (“Mao Zedong Quote.”) From the age of eight Mao attended his native village's primary school, where he acquired a basic knowledge of the Confucian Classics. At 13 he was forced to begin working full-time on his family's farm. Rebelling against paternal authority (which included an arranged marriage that was forced on him and that he never acknowledged or consummated), Mao left
In spite of the weaknesses, Ivanhoe and King Richard demonstrate true chivalric characteristics. They exemplify integrity, loyalty to the king, a love for adventure and bravery. Through this book, the reader learns the meaning of moral guidelines due to the examples set by King Richard and Ivanhoe. These examples challenge us to search for our own moral guidelines. Without these, we have nothing to strive for.