When we hear or see the name Robin Hood, we think of the heroic outlaw in the English folklore who, according to legend, was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. Traditionally depicted as being dressed in Lincoln green, he is often portrayed as “robbing from the rich and giving the poor” alongside his band of Merry Men. Robin Hood became a popular folk figure in the late-medieval period, and continues to be widely represented in literature, films and television. The nonprofit organization located in New York, the Robin Hood Foundation has a legal philosophy of “taking from the rich and giving to the poor”. The mission of this organization states that the Robin Hood Foundation is New York’s the largest poverty-fighting organization, and…
Being different was considered an atrocious act of behavior for quite a while. Those that are different than most in anyway were shunned and ran off usually by a mob. Robin Hood was very different than most in his village as a result he was chased away by a very violent mob. After running as far as his feet would take him that day his mission now was shelter for the night. He thought he was all alone in the woods since he was disowned no one followed. He thought this until he heard a vicious snarl. Being a skilled hunter, he grabbed his bow and his arrow, but after seeing it was Bigfoot and there was no threat he mounted his bow on his back. Enjoying each others company and being thankful they were not alone they sat and talked.…
The legend of Robin Hood has been around for nearly one thousand years. For the past several hundred years, Robin and his Merry Men have been known for stealing from the rich, particularly tax collectors, and giving to the poor; however, because this is still stealing and Robin had also killed at least one of the king’s deer, Robin and his men were known as outlaws. While they may have been outlaws, Robin Hood and his Merry Men were more like knights in the way that they dealt honorably with opponents in battle, defended the weak and helpless, and protected women and children.…
Myths can tell a tale of a person, belief, or a group that accomplishes something extraordinary, whether it is good or bad for society. “A usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon”(Merriam-Webster). There is no greater example of the embodiment of a myth than the Italian mafia. Since the culture of mafia became mainstream, there have been two myths in particular that have stood out to people: the Robin Hood myth and the Sicilian Culture myth. Through the years the myths have evolved as they are drawn from a certain period of time: 1870-1950. The Robin Hood myth and the myth of the Sicilian culture have gone on to impact…
dishonest, but here and in many other tales, it's more like a Robin Hood. Someone who…
Throughout Robin Hood so far I have seen that he is a very smart person. He thinks of…
Justice may be the most difficult trait for a virtuous man to embody as it causes one to do the right thing, which is usually not the easiest to do. Knowing the difference between right and wrong, and then applying it to one’s life is extremely…
“Robin Hood and Little John walking through the forest, laughing back and forth at the what the other'ne has to say... Oo-De-Lally, Oo-de-lally Golly, what a day.” When many Americans hear the name “Robin Hood,” these lyrics from the Disney animated movie come to mind. Howard Pyle, who wrote The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, which was published in 1883, did not write those words, but he did write an entertaining, adventurous book for not only children, but also for teens and adults. Robin Hood is a hero to the poor, but an annoyance to the rich. The book begins with Robin Hood and his gang, called the Merry Men, in Sherwood Forrest, where they live. Robin is an outlaw and an enemy of the Sheriff of Nottingham because he has killed the king's…
Justice is defined as something or some action that is “according to what is morally right and fair”. Within To Kill a Mockingbird there are many different instances of justice being, or not being, served. There are also plenty of cases of the word “justice” being used in various manners. Many would say that justice was not served in Maycomb. Tom Robinson was persecuted based on nothing but allegations and his skin color. Despite this, he was found guilty and ultimately was killed. Many, however, would say that justice was served in the case of the death of Bob Ewell. Personally, I believe that justice was not served in any way.…
Chapter five starts off talking about how whenever Robin would walk around and whoever looks rich he would invite them over for a feast. While they were eating, he would steal money from them. “For when Robin Hood caught a baron or a squire, or a fat abbot or…
Justice is something all human beings strive for. Whether it be for selfish intent or for someone you love. It all runs within our mind. To give an example of justice and how we all strive for it I have chosen Hamlet. Hamlet is the main character and his feelings and wants are expressed well enough to elaborate on.…
The concept of justice can mean something a little different to everyone, but it conveys a sense that when a person is wronged by another they will receive some type of recompose in either the person being punished; they received their item back or other compensation that fulfills the feeling of being wronged. According to Nidich, R., Nidich, S. and Alexander (2005):…
Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “justice” as one of the following three things: 1) just behavior or treatment; 2) the quality of being fair and reasonable; or 3) the administration of the law or authority in maintaining this. These seem like pretty straightforward definitions of the word justice but there are some people who would argue that justice is much more than what it seems. Timothy Keller is one such person. In his book Generous Justice, Keller says that justice means not only “getting what you deserve” but it also means restoring right relationships for the sake of the poor, the marginalized, the exploited, and the vulnerable (Keller, 2010).…
John Dillinger was an infamous bank robber, some considered him as a dangerous criminal, and some called him the modern day Robin Hood. Dillinger was called "Jackrabbit" for his quick, and graceful moves during back robberies, and getaways from police.…
“Robin Hood and Little John running through the forest jumping benches, dodging trees just trying to get away.” (Robin Hood. Disney:1973) This is one of the first lines of my favorite Disney movie. The title of course being “Robin Hood”. The animated version of this classic tale where our main character is a delinquent who robs the wealthy to help feed the poor. Him and his comrade, Little John find every opportunity to rob from the greedy, and ruthless Prince John. All the goods they steal they pass out and distribute to those who suffer poverty due to Prince Johns absurdly high taxes.…