Copy of Code of Chivalry Sample 2

Truth

If one displays truth, he, or she, values the truth over everything else in life. By valuing truth, one is able to become a, so called, “open book”. By this I mean nothing is

secretive about them. I display truth in my life simply by always telling the truth and being straightforward with others. I am not able to lie well, because if I try I begin to laugh and proceed to tell the truth. An example of me being straightforward with

Honor

Justice

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ustice is one’s ability to go against evil. This could be by defending others who are unable to defend themselves. For example, I was talking with my friends after our YMCA basketball game. Some of the players were saying how

Valor

Valor and justice are very similar. Valor is one’s ability to set aside their fear in order to do what is right. So, this could mean standing up for someone

when others are making fun of them. For example, I was playing basketball on Wednesday at Colonel Beatty Park. The other team had the ball and if they scored then they would win the game. When one of their players went up for a shot I fouled him, but he did not call a foul. When I noticed he

Prowess

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rowess is one’s ability to train their body, or to master a certain skill. I train to enhance my skills consistently. One area in which I specifically attempt to train my skill is in basketball. I play basketball several times every week. For example, on Thursday, I played in my YMCA basketball

Loyalty

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oyalty is when one is fully dedicated to

someone, or something, they feel is of a

higher status. This could be a god, or even a

verbal commitment, such as a promise. I

display loyalty every week through my

Largesse

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argesse means to assist and help those that need it the most. I usually display this by participating in charity

Courtesy

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ourtesy refers to the manners one possesses and

Noblesse

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oblesse means that people try to advance their

knowledge through studying. I have displayed this quality a lot especially throughout the past week. For example, yesterday I was studying for my AP Biology oral

examination. When my friends discovered the extent to which I was studying, they told me I was going “over the top” and that I was studying “too much”. I always study more than I need to because I do not enjoy entering a

Humility

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umility is when one does not boast about his, or her, accomplishments. Humility is also known as the most difficult quality to possess. I display

humility, especially involving academics. I feel uncomfortable when people discuss any of my academic achievements. For example, this past

Reflection

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nights display many qualities that make other perceive them as noble and respectful. I think that, throughout the last week, I have displayed all of the qualities present in the Code of Chivalry. I believe that modern society would benefit if others followed the Code of Chivalry. The world would definitely be less scary and people would trust