Robin hood, an excellent archer and swordsman, is the protagonist of this story. Robin hood is a 1973 american animated romantic musical comedy film produced by walt disney productions and released by buena vista distribution. Robin hood played peter mccallister in home alone 2. Robinhood, a pioneer of commissionfree investing, gives you more ways to make your money work harder. Lost in new york princebalto style he is a father robin hood played ernist in lady kluck and maid marian 2. What are other fictional figures around the world that are. The part of hood is played by a man named bran and how he started becoming the robin hood figure starts in this book as well the introduction of some of the characters we. Robin hood, previously known as robin of locksley, was the lord of locksley and the earl of huntingdon. Break free from commission fees make unlimited commissionfree trades in stocks, etfs, and options with robinhood financial, as well as buy and sell cryptocurrencies with robinhood crypto.
The central figure in the folklore robin hood is an outlaw and excellent archer known for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this robin hoods adventures study guide and get instant access to the following characters. Disneys animated classic robin hood is one of our alltime favorites. In labyrinth, a panning shot of sarah s scrapbook in her room reveals an image of the fox version of robin hood, as seen in the 1973 disney animated film.
Robin hood, legendary outlaw hero of a series of english ballads, some of which date from at least as early as the 14th century. The the merry adventures of robin hood community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list. They were written many, many years ago by men whose names have been forgotten. Robin hood is a book character based on a reallife person.
The merry adventures of robin hood character list robin hood. Robin of lockersley was born in about 1160 in south yorkshire, england, hes first. Written by christopher dalton, nick patt, sercan incidis, eray basak, robin hood, syifa meli, frida reyes, garuna srimuangmaen, ian maykut, belma duric and other people who wish to remain anonymous the story begins with robin hood, who is on his way to an archery contest, but accidentally kills one of the sheriffs officers. Top 10 modern disney characters you didnt know shared a voice duration. Robin hood is an anthropomorphic fox and the titular protagonist of disneys 1973 animated feature film of the same name. Of all the characters in this book who wear disguises and there are a lot, including ivanhoe, king richard i, wamba, cedric, even waldemar fitzurse we think robin hood has the best. The merry adventures of robin hood summary book reports. Robin hood 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Character index for all things based on or inspired by the myth of robin hood. He was seen as a hero across nottinghamshire for giving up his own. Coloring book for kids and adults, activity book, great starter book for children coloring book for adults relaxation and for kids ages 412 by juliana orneo mar 24, 2018. The merry adventures of robin hood characters gradesaver. The characters from the disney version of robin hood. The old letters in which they were printed are very difficult to read, but now, in this little book, you will find the stories easy both to.
Howard pyle the novel merry adventures of robin hood who got famous in nottingham shire, author howard pyle wrote inspired by the tales and legends about a famous outlaw from the th century who was helping the poor by taking away from rich. Whether robin hood was a historic figure or at least based on more than one historic is a controversial subject. Robin hood was a rebel, and many of the most striking episodes in the tales about him show him and his companions robbing and. Not only did it put a unique spin on the iconic legend of the hero of sherwood forest, but it introduced fans. The book is the first in the series of muppet press. A gallant, witty, and heroic thief, robin hood adds an extra dash of adventure, excitement, and familiarity to the story of ivanhoeafter all, the character of robin hood was deeply enshrined in english legend long before scott wrote his novel. One of the featured characters is locksley, who is revealed to be robin hood, the. They have been recounted in countless book versions, such as howard pyles 1883 novel the merry adventures of robin hood, and adapted for a variety of films and television series, including the. The book contains a series of stories about robin hood and his merry band. Green arrow created by mort weisinger and george papp, the emerald archer is clearly modeled after robin hood.
Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Walter scott repackaged robin hood for ivanhoe in the 19th century, while howard pyle most famously recreated the legend for a childrens book, the merry adventures of robin hood of great. Muppet robin hood is a 2009 comic book starring the muppets as characters from the story. Robin hood, actually the young earl of huntingdon, whose father has been wrongly dispossessed of his estates. Robin hood is a legendary heroic outlaw originally depicted in english folklore and. The merry adventures of robin hood summary gradesaver.
Titular character robin hood is an anthropomorphic fox who is the titular protagonist. Liveaction robin hood remake in development at disney cbr. As robin hood assembles his merry band of outlaws, he dons on each a new nickname. Robin hood is a 1980 muppet show storybook starring kermit the frog as robin hood and miss piggy as maid marian. Locksley the leader of a gang of forest outlaws who rob from the rich and give to the poor, locksley is soon revealed to be none other than robin hood. Storytellers continue to add new stories and new characters to the legend.
Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. This study guide consists of approximately 54 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the merry adventures of robin hood. Contrary to most adaptations of the legendary outlaw, robin hood is not depicted as a typical human character, but as a tall, slender, anthropomorphic fox easily the size of an adult man, due part of his influence coming from reynard the fox. There is some debate on whether robin hood was an actual person or just an interesting legend. Little john was one of the first merry men to join robins company. The most common collection of robin hood stories, the merry adventures of robin hood of great renown in nottinghamshire, was written and illustrated by howard pyle in 1883. Historic origins of the real robin hood national geographic. The adventures of robin hood 1938 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The merry adventures of robin hood, as the title would suggest, focuses largely on the protagonist, robin hood. Robin and his merry men help richard to free the saxon prisoners from torquilstone and later save the king from waldemar. He is the leader and he believes in justice and is friend of all good people. Not to be confused with will scarlet, robin s nephew and newcomer to the merry men, will stutely, prides. Legend adventure summary of content main characters robin hood. He is skilled in archery and lives by being quickwitted and daring.
After pyle, robin hood became an increasingly popular subject for childrens books. The main characters include robin hood, maid marian, and the merry. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Robin hood is a noble outlaw and uses his status as a thief and criminal to subvert the sheriff of nottingham and famously steal from the rich to give to the poor.
The character of robin in these first texts is rougher edged than in his later. Celebrate robin hoods anniversary by testing your knowledge of the film. Fiction books that are about robin hood, or feature him as a character. Robin hood is a tall man with broad shoulders and wears his blond hair and beard very long. The merry adventures of robin hood, as the title would suggest, focuses largely on the protagonist, robin. Ivanhoe characters brings out his more admirable qualities.
Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Robin of loxley or locksley the band of merry men little john friar tuck will scarlet alanadale much the millers son maid marian king richard the lionheart prince john sir guy of gisbourne the sheriff of nottingham. Robin is the name of several fictional superheroes appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. The first is that he loves disguises and fake names. Basic information about robin hood, his friends and enemies and the setting of. Often providing a chance for writers on dc comics to make political and social commentary. Pages in category robin hood characters the following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total.
The merry adventures of robin hood study guide contains a biography of howard pyle, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. A beginners guide to robin hood robin hood bold outlaw. John little is one of the first to join robin hood s crew. We can figure out three things about robin hood at least scotts robin hood from this list of actions. The the merry adventures of robin hood community note includes chapterby chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list.
Robin hood is an anthropomorphic fox who is the titular main protagonist of disneys 1973 feature film of the same name. Study guide for the merry adventures of robin hood. Robin hood is a figure of english legend and folklore dating to the late middle ages. Disney is developing a liveaction reboot of robin hood, its 1973 animated classic that reimagined the legends cast of characters as animals according to the. Robin hood, alias locksley, rollicking king of the forest outlaws, is a legendary figure who allegedly robbed the rich to give to the poor. Louis rheads bold robin hood and his outlaw band 1912 and paul creswicks robin hood 1917, illustrated by pyles pupil n.