Which of the following quotes from the text provides the best description of the concept of chivalry?

O "The Christian church shaped the culture of medieval England, influencing all aspects of life: politics,
warfare, education, business, art, literature, folkways, and recreation.
"The knight usually goes on a quest and in the course of his adventures, undergoes a process of self-
discovery and self-improvement."
"The epic hero is a man-women take a subordinate role in traditional epics-of high social status
whose fate affects the destiny of his people."
O "The romance hero follows a strict code of conduct, demonstrating absolute loyalty to his king and an
unwavering adherence to his oaths as well as exhibiting courtly manners toward women and
protecting and aiding the defenseless."