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Exploring the Codes of Honor: Bushido and Chivalry in Samurai and Knightly Culture

This lesson delves into the fascinating concepts of Bushido, the samurai code of honor, and Chivalry, the ethical framework for European knights. We explore the values emphasized in both codes, such as loyalty, courage, and honor. Additionally, learn about the significance of Zen Buddhism in helping samurai find peace and focus, and the role of literature in shaping their mindset. The lesson also covers the concept of seppuku, demonstrating the extreme measures samurai would take to uphold their honor.

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Exploring the Codes of Honor: Bushido and Chivalry in Samurai and Knightly Culture

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  1. Warm-up #10 • Why was Zen Buddhism appealing to the samurai? • Why was writing and literature important to samurai?

  2. Warm-up #10 • It stressed self-discipline and helped them overcome their fear of death. • The times were more peaceful. Writing and literature helped focus the samurai’s mind.

  3. Bushido Cornell Notes • Compare and contrast Bushido and Chivalry.

  4. Bushido

  5. Bushido -The way of the warrior- • What is Bushido? • It is a code of honor that all samurai lived by. • What did Bushido value? • Honor • Courage • Loyalty • Wisdom • Benevolence (kindness) • Honesty • Respect

  6. Bushido • Bushido emphasized loyalty and honor above all others. • Loyalty to the Lord was vital and all samurai would gladly die an honorable death for their Daimyo. • Death was welcomed over dishonor. • Bushido allowed the feudal system to exist as long as it did.

  7. Seppuku • What is Seppuku? • Ritual suicide as part of samurai bushido. • Reason for seppuku: • Dying with honor-volunteering for death rather than fall into the hands of the enemy. • Dying with dishonor-punishment for a serious crime or reasons that brought shame. • Seppuku a ritual death: wore all white, eat favorite meal, and people watched

  8. Seppuku

  9. Chivalry

  10. Chivalry • What is Chivalry? • The code of honor that European knights lived by. • What did Chivalry value? • Fear God and maintain his Church • Serve the liege lord in velour and faith • Protect the weak and defenseless • Live by honor and for glory • Fight for the welfare of all • Obey those placed in authority • Respect the honor of women

  11. Code of Chivalry

  12. Chivalry • Knights were expected to have great strength and skill in combat. • They were also expected to temper their aggressive side with a gentlemanly side. • Knights would take vows or oaths that were sworn in during Knighthood ceremonies that would emphasize the values of Chivalry. • Codes of Chivalry were publicized in poems, ballads (songs), and literally works. • The Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table further strengthened the idea of a Code of Chivalry.

  13. Homework • Regular: • Read chapter 8.3 • Chapter 8.3 Assessment page 217 #s 1a, 2a, 3a, 3b, and 4. • Advanced: • Read 8.3 • Chapter 8.3 Assessment page 217 #s 1b, 2b, 3a, 3b, and 4.

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