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ROBIN HOOD

__**Original Version (Historical) **__ Most of the stories about Robin Hood were told in stories and ballads. One of the oldest ballads about Robin Hood was titled "Robin Hood and the Monk" and existed from 1450 AD. However, Robin Hood in the past was not the heroic person that we all know today. In the early versions of Robin Hood, he was portrayed as a vengeful, selfish and violent person towards his enemies, and he did not act any different towards the poor. However, in the later versions of Robin Hood, he was changed to a generous and courageous person who was known for his heroic actions. He stole from the rich and gave back to the poor and other people who were poorly treated. He was never alone, for he was assisted by a group of outlaws who were called his "Merry Men". http://www.boldoutlaw.com/rhbal/ (a description of robin hood 17th century) http://www.boldoutlaw.com/rhbal/bal139.html (ROBIN HOOD'S PROGRESS TO NOTTINGHAM No. 139) http://www.robinhood.ltd.uk/robinhood/theorigins.html (HISTORY OF ROBIN HOOD) __Fragmented Parody Version __ Google Image of a Robin Hood parody Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Summary of Fragmented version This parody version is based off the original Robin Hood. Prince John is making people suffer in the kingdom, while Prince Richard is away on the Crusades. Robin Hood, like the other versions, steals from the rich and gives to the poor. However, the director decides to make this version into a more comical movie then suspenseful movie because it mostly pokes fun at the thought of men in tights running around in the woods. media type="youtube" key="K8PLLQ-OODQ" height="315" width="420" __Modern Interpretation Version __ Google Image of "Robin Hood"(2010), directed by Ridley Scott. __Summary of Modern Version__ The Modern Interpretation of Robin Hood takes its place in the Hollywood version, also called Robin Hood. This action and adventure packed film stars Russell Crowe as Robin Longstride (Robin Hood) and Cate Blanchett as Lady Marian (Marian) and follows Robin on his mission to prevent the destruction of world balance by overthrowing the newly crowned King John. media type="youtube" key="qK1tVLVaqFs" height="314" width="560" __Disney Version __  Google Image of Disney's Robin Hood __Summary of Disney Version__ The Disney version of Robin Hood, is narrated by the rooster Alan-a-Dale, who explains that Robin Hood and Little John live in Sherwood Forest. They rob the rich and then give to the poor of Nottingham. The Sheriff often tries to catch the two best friends but fail each time. Meanwhile, Prince John, who is a lion, and his assistant Sir Hiss, which is a snake, arrives in Nottingham and the town has a big parade to welcome him. Sir Hiss then hypnotizes Prince John's brother, King Richard, allowing Prince John to take the throne. The people of Nottingham dislike the prince very much because he is greedy and conceded and he often sucks his thumb whenever his mother is mentioned. One time he even stole the poor box from Friar Tuck’s church. Robin Hood and Little John rob Prince John by disguising themselves as fortunetellers, in order to help their friends in jail. Later, Maid Marian comes into the story and she reconnects with her childhood sweetheart, which is Robin Hood. The story ends with Prince’s John’s mother’s castle setting on fire and then he lets Robin Hood marry Maid Marian and leave Nottingham with Little John. Trailer: media type="youtube" key="SmdsIIdJXrI" height="315" width="420" Robin Hood and Little John (Disney Robin Hood) media type="youtube" key="Cx_4C1cyUZA" height="315" width="420" Google Image of Disney's Robin Hood __ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS __ See discussion tab above. Use: **Robin Hood (this one)**