Literary notes about JOUST (AI summary)
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]).
- And then the knights of the King of Northgalis would joust no more.
— from Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Sir Thomas Malory - 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 - “Then will we joust,” replied Sir Gareth.
— from The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by Sir James Knowles and Sir Thomas Malory - 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 - The joust was fought with tilting-spears, the "tourney" with swords.
— from A Complete Guide to Heraldry by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies - I am among them, among their battling bodies in a medley, the joust of life.
— from Ulysses by James Joyce