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The term "joust" in literature frequently denotes a formal, chivalric contest where knights engage in one-on-one combat, symbolizing both physical prowess and honor. In works such as Le Morte d'Arthur, it is depicted as a ritualized challenge—invoked in dramatic encounters where knights like Sir Gareth and Sir Tristram not only test their martial skill but also affirm their noble status ([1], [2], [3]). Other texts distinguish the joust from broader tournaments by emphasizing its unique focus on lance combat and singular duels, further solidifying its role as a measure of bravery and competence ([4], [5]). Moreover, in more metaphorical settings, joust serves as an emblem of life's competitive nature, reinforcing its enduring presence as a symbol of spirited opposition and valor ([6]).
  1. And then the knights of the King of Northgalis would joust no more.
    — from Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Sir Thomas Malory
  2. When Balin heard the noise, he turned his horse fiercely, and said, Fair knight, what will ye with me, will ye joust with me?
    — from Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Sir Thomas Malory
  3. “Then will we joust,” replied Sir Gareth.
    — from The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by Sir James Knowles and Sir Thomas Malory
  4. The joust (or just) differed from the tournament, because in the former only lances were used, and only two knights could fight at once.
    — from English Villages by P. H. Ditchfield
  5. The joust was fought with tilting-spears, the "tourney" with swords.
    — from A Complete Guide to Heraldry by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies
  6. I am among them, among their battling bodies in a medley, the joust of life.
    — from Ulysses by James Joyce

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