2. How does the text promote chivalry and romance? By romance, I don't mean just love between two people, but heightened sensitivity to feelings and emotions.


In Castle of Otranto, romance and chivalry are found throughout the whole book minus King Manfred. Manfred is stern and demanding through the whole book and always wants whatever he asks to be done immediately. Theodore shows the most chivalry from start to finish; an example is when Theodore helps Isabella escape withouth even knowing what was happening. He helped a stranger find her way to safety. Theodore also worries about what will happen to the people who have helped him escape later in the book. The Romance side is shown throughout the book as well; Isabella and Matilda both have Feelings for Theodore but neither will make a move in fear of hurting the other person. Manfred being a tyrant allows for chivalry and romance to show up throughout the book, it allows for a hero to help those in need.