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.Robin Hood was faced with issues from very early on in his life. His mothers death was very difficult for him, but living with his fathers love for another women, after his mother had died, was just too much for him and he threatened his father that staying with that women would cost him his only sons love.
Robin then left for many years, only to come back and discover that his father had been murdered and that the new leader of Nottingham was the Sheriff. Not only was this a great shock to Robin, but all the people of the land were suffering greatly from the Sheriffs corrupt rule. He was very money hungry and greedy, and the lower class community suffered greatly from his greediness. Robin Hood had many different traits that are quite obvious in the story and the movie.
For one he is very set on taking from the wealth of Nottingham and giving back to the poorer community so they can live well. His main idea here is to get as much taken from the Sheriff of Nottingham and his sympathizers so they can easily attack and take the kingdom back. In the end his...
The Middle Ages in Europe were scary times for most people. It was filled with violence, death, disease, inequality, and corruption of higher powers. Most people were left without any hope at all about life. Many thought no one cared about them, and that they were worthless. But the legend of Robin Hood gave many hope in a time of despair. The legends about Robin stealing from the rich and giving to the poor with his band of merry men brought hope into many people’s lives. That someone did care about them, and that maybe they’re plight isn’t so hopeless after all.
Even though Atticus Finch is an exceedingly reputable and good-natured man, he has more than a few flaws as a character which contract him as the true hero of the novel. However, though Atticus is not a hero of the novel as many readers think, he is a well-rounded and well developed character. As a father, he always makes every effort to tell his children nothing but the truth; as a citizen, Atticus is courteous and gentlemanly to everyone in town, and as a lawyer, Atticus takes on a case with the dedication that no other white man would have – even when he knew that he was most likely going to fail. Every character has their pros and cons, some outweigh each other while some balance each other out. So although Atticus is not a very good role model for young lawyers, his gentleman-like nature is an exemplary photo for young, growing men.
Atticus is a humble man of stiff morals, a great deal of courage, and philosophical opinions. He seems like a seamless character throughout the novel whom everyone aspires to become whether they express it or not. He’s clearly a well educated, pansophic man. Mr. Finch expresses this through the trial, Mrs. Dubose’s death, and a number of other situations. Atticus is the paternal figure in the novel and does an excellent job of it, yet he is limited to a simple man so he becomes an extraordinary man with his
Ideas abound of what true heroism is in this day and age. To some, a true hero may be the person that led their favorite sports team to a championship. To others, true heroes are the doctors that helped a loved one get better from a serious illness. Some even see the person that gives them inspiration on a day to day basis as a true hero. To many, however, a true hero is so much more than that. To many, a true hero is the one that goes the extra mile t follow a strict moral code, both at home and in the public eye. A true hero is the one who will stand up for what he or she believes and what is right, no matter what the consequences may be. A true hero gives hope for humanity to the masses. Atticus Finch, from Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird is one who possesses all of those attributes of heroism and more.
Over the years, the legend of Robin Hood has endured great change. Through each generation, the story acquired new characters, tales, expanded themes, and some fresh historical contexts to adapt to the interests of the audience. The legend collected many fragments of other stories as time went on. Also as time passed, the character of Robin Hood underwent many changes. Originally, Robin Hood was portrayed as a yeoman, then transformed into a mistreated nobleman, later turned into an Englishman protesting the domination of the Normans, and finally, through modern adaptation he has came to be known as a social rebel who takes from the rich and gives to the poor. There is no way to ensure that a certain historical figure was in fact the basis for Robin Hood, however there exists many possible candidates. In order to find a possible identity that fits the persona of Robin Hood, one must look at the earliest works of literature that mention his name.
Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men are facing a crisis within their organization. The resources of the forest are beginning to dwindle and men are beginning to go hungry. The band of Merry Men is not able to feed their families or themselves. Along with the resources of the forest declining, the amount of well-to-do travelers through the Sherwood Forest is following rapidly ensue. With the band growing larger every minute, Robin needs to address if the use for more men is necessary. Robin himself said, “I don’t know half of the men I run into these days.” If Robin decides to accept more allies into the band there should be a recruitment process in order to keep the organization safe and protected from potential threats. Robin advocated the notion of “strength in numbers” and has had nothing but difficulty from the growing organization. Robin is losing sight of his initial vision and becoming disconnected with his employees. He is now trying to convince his band members that the only way to succeed is to now take from the poor. This is creating growing concerns within organizational employees. The band assembled to liberate the poor, not to harm them even further. The farmers and townspeople of Nottingham have been Robin Hood’s allies and backbone from the beginning. The issue of taking from the poor should be addressed immediately in order to keep their support and ease their minds of future tragedy. Robin Hood needs to promptly reassess the goals and objectives of his crusade and look upon the rapid changes of his surroundings. The Sheriff is now growing larger and becoming better organized. The band is constantly being harassed and the money they once had is...
Oliver Twist mainly revolves around the mistreatment of orphans and how they were ranked low in society. The story teaches us a lot about how growing up in poverty and being ranked lowly in society makes people do things to harm others when they grow up by becoming thieves, pick-pocketers, or murderers. Oliver Twist takes us to England and while telling us the story of the fictional character Oliver Twist, who was an orphan, Charles Dickens also shows us the hard life for the people who faced poverty in old England. England,...
In this world one does not often encounter a hero. A true hero dedicated his life to putting others before himself. Through his actions as a hero, Atticus plants the seeds of morality in his community and watches them grow.
The figure of Robin Hood is pure fiction. It has evolved over time, originating with a Common Highwayman, from there to acquire the title of Noble Patriot and finally became an early Advocate for Social Justice – ‘take it from the rich and give it to the poor’. Frequently reworked versions, which have been adapted over time, and additionally invented ballads, made him become a legend.
There are several issues Robin Hood needs to consider. First, Robin Hood needs to make sure his own personal grievances against the Sheriff do not cloud his vision and what is in the best interest of his Merrymen as a group. Second, take a broad look at the overall organizational structure by conducting an environmental scan, a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis and/or using a variety of organizational assessments (measurements). A SWOT analysis will help determine some strategic alternatives and how the band can attempt to fulfill its mission and achieve its goals. Robin Hood can use the SWOT analysis to identify where he is strong and vulnerable, where he should defend and attack by scanning both internal and external environments (McNamara, Performance Management, 1999).
There were many instances in the book where Atticus was simply just being the kind man that is expected, but not always achieved out of most people. Although in some cases Atticus really exceeded the norm, and became a hero. In his case, the quality of his acts overthrew the quantity of them.
The alternative and so-called politically correct version of the Little Red Riding Hood starts with the well know beginning. She goes to her grandma, who is in this version not sick but fully capable of taking care of herself as a mature adult.
However, the fact of the matter is: there is no single story of Robin Hood. The written sources that exist are based on oral tradition, and obviously, the story in its entirety may vary. The first known mention of Robin Hood comes from late in the thirteenth century, and the first books were written centuries later. Therefore, it is difficult to conjure one story with complete factual accuracy. The following is the standard version as written by American author Howard Pyle and includes many major stories of Robin Hood’s endeavors.
Robin Hood and his Band of Merry Men had a successful first year. With new recruits pouring in from the furthest outreaches of England, Robin had met his objective of strengthening in number. Although he was satisfied with the size of the organization, he has realized necessary preparations had not been made to accommodate the now over abundance of members of his organization. Many challenges now face Robin such as a lack of provisions and lack of funds to support the band, but he cannot lose focus of their original foundation of "Robbing from the rich and giving to the poor". In addition they have to stay focused on their long term goal to remove Prince John from power by freeing King Richard from his imprisonment in Austria. Robin Hood has to form structure within his organization so that it can continue to grow and prosper.
In 1280 A.D. Edward I of England, known as "Longshanks," has occupied much of Scotland, and his oppressive rule there leads to the deaths of William Wallace's father and brother. Years later and after Wallace has grown up with his uncle outside of Scotland, the Scots continue to live under the harsh thumb of Longshanks' cruel laws. Wallace returns, intent on living as a farmer and avoiding involvement in the ongoing "Troubles." Wallace rekindles a romance with his childhood friend Murron after showing her the carefully preserved thistle she gave him as a child, and the two marry in secret to avoid the primae noctis decree the King has set forth. After Wallace beats up a group of English soldiers attempting to rape Murron, the village Sheriff publicly cuts her throat before Wallace is able to save her. An enraged Wallace, with the assistance of his fellow townsmen, slaughters the English soldiers at the encampment, killing the sheriff in the same manner that Murron was killed. He then orders the burning of the local English fort, and unintentionally kindles a Scottish rebellion.