Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Signs of Globalization

Signs of globalization since the history and construction are visible through the castle and its architecture and the idea of chivalry. Castle architechture is usually made for protection, safety, and secrecy; in this case, the castle was made for secrecy, as a private dwelling place for the secret society. It includes a few upgrades from typical medieval castles, such as plumbing, interior design, and flat screen televisions, etc. Chivalry, originating in Europe, is the medieval ideal of honor and courting. The order was originally created to bring together a group of established and honorable men to practice chivalry. However, chivalry today, if it even still exists, is drastically different from the medieval ages. In the past, chivalry was characterized by knighthood, nobility and the act of honoring the lady, whereas today, it refers to men's courteous behavior toward women. Today, the order attempts to create nobility where it is lacking. An example of modernization and society's influence is the fact that the order upgraded from the lodge to the castle, showing a need for status and a declaration of their power and elusiveness. -Mehrin Islam

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