In the excerpt from Don Quixote, Don Quixote makes the big decision to set out on his journey as a knight-errant. This decision is inspired by his love of chivalric romances, which he has read extensively. Don Quixote believes that the world needs knights-errant to uphold justice and protect the innocent. He is also motivated by a desire for adventure and glory.
The text directly states that Don Quixote's decision is inspired by his love of chivalric romances. For example, the narrator says, "He had read many books of chivalry and was so taken with them that he imagined himself to be one of those knights who performed such deeds of valor."
So, Don Quixote's belief that the world needs knights-errant is also evident in the text. He says, "The world is in need of knights-errant to protect the innocent and uphold justice."
.Don Quixote
What is the big decision Don Quixote makes in this excerpt? What was this decision inspired by? Explain, citing what the text says directly as well asanything you may infer