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Valor and Love in the Anglo-Saxon Period

Neither was more valuable than the other, for honorable acts contained valor and acts worthy of valor were honorable. Presented with the predicament of Guinevere's capture, Lancelot controlled by his overwhelming love for Guinevere embarked on his quest to rescue the queen. However, in pursuit of the queen Lancelot has ridden so vigorously that he finds himself without a horse. Without a horse and seeking information about Guinevere, Lancelot is presented a ride in the pillory cart of a dwarf in exchange for information regarding the queen. The pillory cart is representative of shame housing convicts, murders and criminals of all kinds. For a man to accept such a ride "their reputations were lost, and the right to be present at court; they lost all joy. Everyone knew what the carts were for and everyone feared them" (de Troyes335-339). A knight presented with riding in a pillory cart was presented with death. Those who rode in the cart lost their lives, as they were known. Rid of valor and honor, any knight condemned to the dwarf's pillory cart would live the rest of their life in shame, detested by the public and stripped of their knighthood. However, acting upon his love and with immense valor Lancelot entered the cart. Well aware that "any knight who's ridden in a cart has lost his honor forever"; Lancelot shows the command love has on his actions, as well as his bravery, abandoning his honor and reputation so that he made find Guinevere (de Troyes 484-486). The shame associated with the cart is what makes Lancelot's decision so courageous and filled with valor. Lancelot overcomes his own selfish desires, and self interests for those of Guinevere. Knowing that his life will be forever changed by this instant, Lancelot acts upon his courtly love and enters the cart. The knight has thrown away the dignity of his life and reputation in pursuit of his love. The love Lancelot feels for Guinevere is the driving force for his decision.


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