Romances- Chivalric Code

Cassius-

Cassius may be many things- but chivalric isn't one. He should be honourable, but his self-image is too strong and his wants get in the way. He must also display courage, which he doesn't because in the end of the play, he commits suicide. The play "Julius Ceasar" mostly talks about political views, so the question of chastity isn't an issue. Cassius is courteous only to several people- mostly people who share the same views as him. Loyalty also falls into the same category; only loyal to those with similar opinions.

However, even if Cassius does not display chivalry, he does posses ambition and passion, which is just equally as important if not more. Many of the time chivalric qualities hold back a person or have negative effects; Such as Brutus and his honour. If someone has too much courtesy or loyalty, their intentions may become too soft and people could take advantage of that. Such as Mark Antony did to Brutus. Courage and chastity however are a different story. How would courage be defined? Does it take courage for a terrorist to sacrifice himself? And what are the limitations of chastity?