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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, Main Questions/Themes - Coggle Diagram
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
Author+Context
Howard Pyle
was born in 1853 and died in 1911
His mother immersed him from a young age in fairytales
Eventually he went to an art school
But later on he successfully sold books and began to write and illustrate children's stories
Significance
His style of illustration and writing both influenced our culture
Without Pyle there might not have been a Walt Disney
Robin Hood's life was potent in a way that few others are and still influences our culture's view on goodness
Main Characters
Robin Hood
Little John (John Little)
Will Stutely
Will Scarlet
Allan a Dale
Friar Tuck
Summary and Setting
There is not one single plot line since it is a group of adventures rather
Robin and many other men gather in Sherwood forest because they each have either poached one of the king's deer or accidentally killed a man.
Worldview
Robin Hood is a man after God's own heart, he helped the weak, was a great leader, and a nobleman
Robin Hood is an outlaw in the world's sense but in God's eyes he did what was right. He never seeked to be an outlaw, but by staying under the law meant that he would be sinning against God. His highest authority was God.
Robin Hood desires nothing for himself, but rather only justice to others.
If a man has been wronged - rich or poor, Robin Hood will get justice served.
Even though Robin is an outlaw, he still stays loyal to the king.
Robin Hood is like King David
Betrayed by king
Loved music
lived outside the law, while still remaining loyal to the crown
Wanted righteousness throughout the land
Both had their folly
Main Questions/Themes
How does pride cause us to stumble
Is it proper to deceive people?
What is Robin Hood's view of authority?
How do Robin and his men treat celebration?
Contrast Robin Hood to King David