Robin Hood's Identity

Robin Hood is an iconic name to cultures around the world, and his general era follows that name. An idea of heroism and ethical responsibility follow this image in whatever residence it is spoken of. However, has much thought been put into the legibility of Robin Hood being an actual human being? Or, was it all a figment of someone?s imagination or a tall tale to lull children to sleep at night? That is the real question, for so many scholars, his existence has been the essence of their life?s work. But, in reality, could Robin Hood have been based upon the actual events of someone?s life? First, to really dig into Robins Hood?s identity, one needs to understand the legends that consume this character. He was known for stealing from

However, there is still some information that has been stowed away. In the first known work that mentions Robin Hood, ? The Sloane Manuscripts?, which are kept in the British Museum, states ?Robin Hood was born in Loxley around 1160? In addition, the death of Robin Hood is kept basically the same. It is said that ?as Robin got older, he grew sick?. He went with Little John, his accomplice, to Kirklees Priery near Huddersfield, to be treated by his aunt, the prioress, but a certain Sir Roger Doncasler pursuaded her to murder her nephew. With the last of his strength, Robin Hood blew his horn and little John came in. He carried Robin to the window and allowed him to shoot one last arrow. Wherever, the arrow landed was where Robin wished to be

According to legend, Wallace was a ?symbol of Scottish nationalism. ?It is said that ?he (William Wallace), was a Scottish knight who fought against English oppression until his brutal execution in 1305. Jennie Cohen shows the similarities between William Wallace and Robin Hood. They both had the symbol of a long bow. However, this could symbolize that they were both skilled archers. Like Robin?s Sherwood Forest, Wallace hid in Selkirk Forest in Scotland. William Wallace also had a wife. Her name was Mirren; Merren, in Scottish translates to Marien, which is the same as Robins Hood?s love infatuation. In addition, William was an outlaw. In addition there is the connection made between the sheriffs. For Robin, the Sheriff of Nottingham was his antagonist and for Wallace, a sheriff kidnapped his wife. Therefore, with these connections, it is very possible that William Wallace from Scotland, was the true story transformed into England?s Robin Hood. In the article, many points were made by Jennie Cohen. Her research seems adequate to show the connections with William Wallace and Robin