Can be a religious crusade, a conquest for the knight's leige lord, or the rescue of a captive lady or any combination. Medieval romance usually idealizes chivalry 2. Idealizes the hero-knight and his noble deeds 3. An important element of the medieval romance is the knight's love for his lady. The settings of medieval romance tend to be imaginary and vague.
Medieval romance derives mystery and suspense from supernatural elements.
Medieval romance uses concealed or disguised identity. Birth of a great hero is shrouded in mystery 2. He is reared away from his true home in ignorance of his real parents. For a time his true identity is unknown 4. After meeting an extraordinary challenge, he claims his right 5.