I went through some very difficult times during a recent seperation from my husband and a man that I grew attracted to said he wanted to be my black knight. Any ideas what he could have meant?
2007-08-06 08:33:56 · 17 answers · asked by willow 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I think that he meant he wanted to be your white Knight. I think he wants to rescue you from the pain and hurt you have been through and be your knight in shinning armor. But since your black he changed the wording to fit your race. Coming from a guy I think that's romantic and I think that's something he put some thought into and not just said it as a quick thing. Let him sweep you off your feet!
2007-08-06 08:41:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A black knight is a soldier or knight who either is not bound to a specific liege or does not want his liege, or himself, to be identified and so does not bear any heraldic standards or has blackened them out.
Since heraldic standards were carefully regulated by one official body or other (such as the Scottish Lord Lyon King of Arms or the English College of Arms), a fighting man who had not obtained a standard (through inheritance or endowment by a liege) would have no colors or devices to represent him. These would-be knights were often freelance soldiers. Because they usually lacked a squire or page to care for their armor, they would paint it black to prevent rust. An experienced and equipped soldier without a specific fealty was a wild card and an organized force of them could pose a serious problem for kings. This sort of dispossessed status ran contrary to the entire system of feudalism and this condition was looked upon with disfavor. This disfavoring viewpoint is a contributing factor towards the pejorative usage of the term.
The more commonly used, and negative reference, is that of a soldier or knight who has purposely hidden their standards. Knights involved in risky political intrigues or activities unbecoming of a man of station would blacken their shields so as to not be easily identified.
[edit] In fiction
The last quality of the Black Knights (survived in later pop culture, fairytales and fantasy stories) is that Black Knights are solitary knights; master fighters but usually evil. They sometimes appear to have supernatural powers or serve a wizard. The first appearance of such a character was The Black Knight in Arthurian legend.[citation needed] This use of the Black Knight has turned them into something of a stock character.
In Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe, King Richard wears black armor and initially goes by "le Noir Fainéant", meaning "the black sluggard."
In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, there is a scene involving The Black Knight which has now become one of the most famous sketches from the film.
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2007-08-06 08:44:54 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Mommy to 3 year old Jacob and baby on the way♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he black? I mean...the proper terminology is "White Knight' like the fairy tales. The Black Knight was always the bad guy in stories although the Black Prince was actually a very good leader and formidable warrior.
So maybe he's just using a play on words.
2007-08-06 08:45:38 · answer #3 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally in literature the "black knight" is the bad one. The one you should not be with. The "white knight" is the one in shining armor. Not to sound racist but maybe Tyrell should study his medevil lit a little more thoroughly next semester.
2007-08-06 08:43:37 · answer #4 · answered by csiders30 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He wants to be the anti-thesis of the Knight in Shining Armor, it may be exciting at first but eventually things will go sour...
2007-08-06 08:44:01 · answer #5 · answered by ... 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means. He wants to slam doors in your face, push you into puddles, and just be your all around nuisance. You know, the opposite of white knight.
2007-08-06 08:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he wants to take you away from all your problems.
By saying he wants to be your black knight, he's saying he would rescue you from all your troubles.
Sounds like he's definitely interested in you ;)
2007-08-06 08:41:54 · answer #7 · answered by MommaBear 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the black knight was the hero of times back in medevil times. he is a savior to people in need. thats what he means.
2007-08-06 08:37:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
is he a black man? ever heard of a white night? the good guy? sounds like that's what he wants to be. your savior, protector. he just used the term black night instead of white night.
2007-08-06 08:39:06 · answer #9 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he is black I would say that he wants to be the man of your dreams.
2007-08-06 08:37:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋