As seen in several movie remakes of timeless classics, things change. Sometimes we see characters, scenes, or endings change for the better, though it’s no secret that the change usually just ruins the story all together. In Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, Robin Hood sets off on a journey to defeat the Sheriff of Nottingham. But, did the writers of the movie stay true to his legend or did they completely change him for the better of a “politically correct” movie. In the film adaptation, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, The director chose to displace scenes, adapting each character to speak perfect english, and chose to spare some of the bloody details making Robin Hood the true hero of the story. Though this made the film enjoyable for audiences, the director failed to stay true to the Classic Robin Hood Tale. …show more content…
Pen Densham, the writer of the script, chose to both add and take away vital scenes of the story. In an original story told by H. E. Marshall, Robin Hood fought in the war alongside King Richard until he was one of the last standing. In this adaptation of the classic, Robin was never taken as prisoner. Whereas in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, One of the opening scenes shows noble Robin Hood taken prisoner in an enemy prison. Another scene changed by the movie was the meeting of Robin Hood and Little John (including the merry men). In the Classic story written by Marshall, when word of Robin Hood seeking shelter in the Sherwood forest, the Merry Men accepted Robin into their group with no question. While in the movie, Robin was stopped by Little John when trying to cross the river. Little John demanded that Robin “pay a tax” to gain access across the river. After fighting and defeating Little John, still weary the merry men allowed Robin to join in their
ROBIN HOOD In the years of King Richard the Lionheart (1189-1199) there lived a brave and intelligent man called Robin Hood. He was a feared outlaw, who loved liberty and hated oppression. He took the law into his own hands and robbed the rich to give to the poor. People loved him and thought of him as a justice-maker. In time he acquired a heroic reputation and came to represent the ideal of heroism of his age. Stories about him and his closest friends Friar Tuck, Little John, and Maid Marian may be found in the time. They say that Robin Hood and his companions lived in Sherwood Forest, near Nottingham. They were called the ‘merry men’ and used to wear green clothes, a particular shade of green, called
Robin Hood has characteristics commonly associated with both heroes and criminals, and depending on how other characters interact with Robin, he is either a hero or a hoodlum. People like the villagers Robin Hood always find food or money revere him as a saint, as Sir Guy mentioned. However, Sir Guy himself as well as the Sheriff see Robin as a nasty outlaw who always steals from them. Contradictory to what Sir Guy believes, Robin Hood is a hero. Only a hero would be brave enough to steal from people who have the power to execute him so peasants could have enough food and money to survive. Another heroic trait about Robin Hood is his generosity, shown in Scene 5 when he selflessly distributed food to the villagers who couldn’t afford it. Robin
The legend of Robin Hood had been here for more than 1,000 years and it is still popular to this day. Robin Hood and his Merry men are outlaws, but they stole from the rich to help out the poor. Robin Hood and his Merry men are more like knights of the round table, there are 3 reasons why.
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) tells a tale of thieves that behave more honorable than the nobles of their time. The bandits known as the Merry Men lead by a notorious thief and Errol named Robin Hood (Errol Flynn). He leads the Merry Men in treacherous deeds to steal from those who have the most in the land and give everything they take to lazy, scumbags, treacherous, poor people. They protect the helpless women and children from the noble knights and kings. This seems very confusing to most because the Merry Men are supposed to be the enemy of the righteous people. In this essay we are going to discuss the key notes of the Code of Chivalry to express why Robin Hood and his Merry Men are actually noble even though they are robbing and breaking the code.
Robin Hood faces a myriad of problems that can potentially influence the changes that are crucial for Robin’s organization, as well as affect the effectiveness of the insurrection. As the CEO of his organization, Robin has the
These lines from a poem about Robin Hood, written by Daniel Koschalka describe him, “Listen, To this famous tale of a brave outlaw, Who loved stealing gold from England’s rich, And giving it out to England’s poor.” (Koschalka, Lines 1-4). Robin would face many dangers as the powerful English people had many resources available to attempt to capture Robin and his men, but Robin ignored this and continued to help the poor people of England. When confronted, these heroes conquered their fears to assist their loved ones when they were in
Robin Hood was not a thief. He was simply taking what was stolen from the common people and giving it back to them. The leader of the country was the true thief. He charged outrageous taxes that the people could barely pay, and oppressed them when they could not pay it. (“Robin Hood: The Folk Hero” 2). This is what makes him a thief. Charging outrageous taxes that almost no one can pay is unnecessarily and maliciously taking something that belongs to someone else for your own benefit.
The legend of Robin Hood in Anglo-Saxon lore represents the people’s hero. The histories and other few writings focused on the great deeds of high kings, lords and knights; English folk lore gave little attention to the commoner. That is with the notable exception of the yeoman Robin Hood. English peasants heard the tale of Robin Hood’s charismatic rebellion against strict hierarchy and rejoiced. Robin was the original rebel, the original adventurer, and the hero all Englishmen identified with. For this reason, Robin Hood has remained a key figure in the collective mythos of the English and of their cultural children.
The pages that lie within The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood are not for you… unless you prepare yourself to be initiated into the excitement, by baptism, or rather a baptism of ale. Within the 22 chapters, Robin Hood lives a carefree life as someone who knows that the battle is already won, and so laughs as he swings his staff blissfully antagonizing his enemies. Although he is a law-defying outlaw, he is a noble and altruistic person who cares for the well-being of the poor and tries to rectify the injustice they suffer from wicked people. In several instances, Robin Hood’s enemies attempt to trick him and his merry men, however most of the time, he skillfully outwits them, of course, Robin playfully jokes around a lot too. Robin’s light
Moving on to York Robin joined with the Hood family and became known as Robert Hood. His adoptive father Johannes Hood was a miller by trade and one of Robin’s Merry Men was “Much the miller's son.” Robin and the tailor Rad de Waddesley became freemen of York in 1364 and two years later, the miller’s son, Adam Hood joined them dealing in cloth and clothing across the Greenwood. The Virgin Mary, who Robin loved, was the patron saint of the Drapers' Guild. Members of the guild supported their bereaved families and perhaps this explains Robin’s reputation for taking from the rich and giving to the poor.
Although only slightly factual in historical setting, the legends of Robin Hood have captivated the imaginations of young and old alike through the charming stories concerning the characters of Sherwood Forest.
Robin Hood was a man who loved life and sought adventure in every aspect of his life. Although, he has a made some mistakes he typically tried to do good. He loved people, especially women and children. I would not consider him a true follower of a Christ, but rather a man who does good works. In Titus 3:5 it says, “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.” (New King James Version, Tit. 3.5) This verse is basically saying that you cannot get to heaven through good works. God’s grace and mercy is what allows us to get into heaven, but we have to make that choice.
The ultimate goal of the Merrymen is to rid Nottingham of the crooked Sheriff. The only plan that will ultimately do this is to join with the Barons and free King Richard. This is a high risk – high reward option, but is the only one that could ultimately bring an end to the Sheriff and Prince John as well.
Humans often have a strong desire for being heard and understood. When One's point of view is not being recognized, One can start to feel lonely, depressed, frustrated or even angry. Everyone need to have someone that will listen to them and can relate to them. In The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, Liesel and Max have each other to understand the others struggles and endeavors. Max and Liesel gravitate to each other because of the similar experiences and interests they both have.
Robin and the Merrymen is a company who are in business to steal from the rich and give to the poor. The organization had begun as a personal interest to Robin, and has grown with allies and new recruits to become a very large organization. Robin is the head of all operations with few delegates who have their own specific duties.