ing sex with a woman that the man desires because of her beauty and or status. There is no substance or truth to courtly love because it was designed by the hand of man as a way to coerce the woman into having sex.
Love of God, being the focal point of the triangle, is perfect because it is unconditional and pure in nature, always merciful and forgiving. It centers the mind, body and soul by keeping truth at the heart of all matters, and gives tranquility and peace of mind to those who try to bring their lives into alignment with the life of Jesus Christ. Through devoting your life to God and being responsible to the duty of God's will and plan for you, the promises of eternal life in heaven and freedom from sin await every Christian. The conflict that offsets the balance of the triangle is when the obsession with an object whether its God, romantic love, or duty to country dominates the mind.
In The Book of Duchess, John of Gaunt or the man in black, is grieving over his wife, Blanche, who has died from the plague. His love for Blanche is so great that when she dies, he is blind of everything except for the sorrow and despair he feels. He could not be grateful for the love he had with her or thankful she n
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