Robin+Hood

**Robin Hood**


According to the legend, Robin Hood was a famous outlaw who was known for stealing from the rich to help the poor. Some people referred to him as a hero and some thought of him as an outlaw. Robin Hood lived in Sherwood forest in England during the 12th and 13th century. Scholars have tried to identify the historical figure, but no identification has been found. It seems that the real Robin may have served as the basis to the legends.

The Robin Hood tales were most likely composed in the early 1300's. They were spread by traveling minstrels. The stories of Robin Hood were also spread by the poems written. The "new" Robin Hood was portrayed as brave, generous, and kind. Yet he still remained an outlaw. This new Robin Hood was a different type of hero. Not a knight or prince, but a freeman of ordinary status. The stories about Robin Hood still continue to appeal to people.

Works Cited
 * “File:Robin Hood Memorial.jpg.” Wikimedia Commons. Wikimedia Foundation, 15 July 2009. Web. 1 Apr. 2010. .
 * Ibeji, Mike. “’Robin Hood and His Historical Context.” British History in Depth. BBC, 5 Nov. 2009. Web. 25 Mar. 2010. .
 * “Robin Hood.” The Middle Ages: An Encyclopedia for Students. Vol. 4. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1996. N. pag. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.

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