Robin of Sherwood

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    problems does Robin Hood have? What issues need to be addressed? 2. Do Robin Hood and the Merrymen need a new mission? new objectives? a new strategy? In the second year of the insurrection against the Sheriff of Nottingham, the tide of events is turning against Robin Hood and his men. The revolt, which began as a personal crusade inspired by anger, is feeling the consequences of not having a long term strategy or plan. In order to be successful, key changes are necessary for Robin Hood and the

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    Robin Hood Summary

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    Robin Hood's good traits are easily seen throughout the story. The author did a good job of making his hero come across as a good person, who has often been misinterpreted because of things that he did as a young boy. Showing the change Robin Hood has made since he was a little boy easily allows the reader to better understand how great he really is, and how he is helping not only himself, but all of the poorer community.<br><br>Robin Hood was faced with issues from very early on in his life. His

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    Furthermore, another example of the criminal behaviour of Robin Hood and his men is the numerous homicides which take place. For example, the merciless homicide of the little page in Robin Hood and the Monk, ‘For ferd lest he wolde tell’. This portrays Much and Little John in particularly violent way, due to their killing of an innocent child. Additionally, the gory homicide of Guy of Gisborne in Robin Hood and Guy and Gisborne: “He tooke Sir Guys head by the hayre, And sticked itt on his bowes

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    The Anglo Saxons

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    some of the money that Robin collected went to pay it off. You will need to know all of this to understand the story a little bit more. The Adventure of Cedric Caedmon Anláf In the south eastern part of England a boy named Cedric Caedmon Anláf. Cedric was a mischievous boy since birth and was always trying to steal something. When word came about Robin Hood the giver to the poor this set Cedric on a path of greatness. You see when he heard and saw that people adored Robin he said to himself “why

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    Following the tragic death of Mr. Humpty Dumpty on the 18th of January, Detective Hood dug deeper into the case. Formerly known as Little Red Riding Hood, Detective Hood has by far lost her old nickname. Standing an impressive 6'8" and weighing in at nearly 240 pounds, she is a force to be reckoned with. However, Mr. Humpty Dumpty was loved by many, including all the kings horses and all the kings men. Though he had been hardened by years in the sun and had an extremely tough shell, he was still

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    The book “The Outlaws of Sherwood” is written by Robin McKinley and was published in 1988. It takes place in the medieval times during reign of King Richard the Lionheart. The theme of this story I believe is to stay strong to what you believe in while helping other people even when you are being persecuted. The story follows a young man named Robin, who is our protagonist in the story. Robin is a young forester who is a good archer. One day as Robin is leaving an archery contest someone shoots

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    The forest detailed in the medieval rhymes of Robin Hood was written in such a way that the perception of the forest each reader will gather differs. Each tale of Robin Hood details the Forest of Sherwood in different forms, meaning that each rhyme has to be examined to understand the different moods the forest represents within the tale. While each rhyme depicts the forest in a different way they always emphasize the beauty, which is often impressed upon the reader through authors writing of the

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    Who was Robin Hood? Legend has it that Robin Hood was an outlaw living in Sherwood Forest with his 'Merry Men' but did the outlaw of Nottingham really exist? Robin Hood, the subject of many ballads, books and films, has proven to be one of popular culture’s most enduring folk heroes. Over the course of 700 years, the outlaw from Nottingham who robs from the rich to give to the poor has emerged as one of the most versatile folk heroes but how has the legend of Sherwood Forest’s merry outlaws evolved

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    Robin Hood Case Analysis

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    This case focuses on Robin Hood’s problems after his first year of success in the Sherwood Forest. His Merry Men, initially a small disciplined organization, went through a period of growth that saw many new recruits flock to join the group having recently heard of its fame. The ever-increasing band, although a source of pride for him, had begun to outgrow itself and supplies and food had become scarce. With supplies dwindling and discipline getting harder to enforce it was getting much more difficult

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    1.Sherwood Forest is significant in the fact that it is Robin and his Merry Men's home or some shall say hideaway. Robin first describes it as this worry free beautiful place where they roam freely shooting deer and feasting greatly. "Robin Hood and his band lived quietly in Sherwood Forest...they dwelled for nearly a year" (pg 56) Their home in Sherwood Forest was obviously very isolated since they spent almost a year "[living a] merry life within the woodlands" (pg 56) without any intrusion.

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