Thorough out history poets, minstrel, and common people have passed down stories of brave and victorious feats accomplished by men and women of yor. These stories usually stemming from a historical event, became known as legends because they were passed down orally through the generations. Historians have come to realize that every legend has come from a historical fact, however they have been changed by the generations to fit their context and ideas of a hero. One example is the legend of Robin Hood and His Merry men. Legends claim that Robin Hood lived during the reign of both King Richard and King John, and was outlawed during the reign of King John. One of the most famous of legends, this story is typically about Robin Hood and his men robbing rich fat friars, and people of nobility to help the poor. However, often overlooked is how Robin Hood became an outlaw. The 2010 Film Robin Hood directed by _____ recounts the story of …show more content…
Sadly historians have come to question the epic tale of Robin Hood, and even then some of the events portrayed in the film contradict certain legends. Historically, the way and when King Richard died is not portrayed correctly, for he was not on his way back from the crusades and it took him much longer than 5 minuets to dies. This film however from a cultural standpoint is very accurate. the povertly the common people lived in, compared to the power and wealth of the nobility are a feature of England during this time. Finally this film revels alot about how our culture focus on romantic relationships, mystery, and crime in order to make a movie sell. AS a group after watching the film Robin Hood and discussing it, we agreed that this film accurately explores in depth English culture however historically changes events in English
In the following paragraphs I am going to show how Hollywood portrays the Salem Witch Trails and the 1690’s compared with what actual happened in history and that in the film "The Crucible".
The image created for the outlaw hero is the “natural man.” They are adventurous but also wanderers, and loners. Outlaw heroes are more likely to commit a crime, use weapons and carry guns. The outlaw hero represents self-determination and freedom from conflicts. On the other hand, the official hero is portrayed to be “the civilized” man. He often follows the norms of society, and has typical roles such as a lawyer, teacher, and family man.
...is very historically accurate because the film incorporates, characters private lives, real film and speech, and great filming technuques that highlight the previous two examples.
Robert Ross’ whole life he grew up in a household where they did what was expected of them, rather than what was right. The type of people that Findley place in Robert’s life is what molds him into the type of character he becomes. Timothy Findley manipulates what a hero is supposed to be, by making Robert Ross a distorted kind of hero. Robert Ross exemplifies anti-heroism throughout the text because of his need to be a savior but inability to do so, his morals and his connection with animals.
In “The Thematic Paradigm,” Robert Ray explains how there are two vastly different heroes: the outlaw hero and the official hero. The official hero has common values and traditional beliefs. The outlaw hero has a clear view of right and wrong but unlike the official hero, works above the law. Ray explains how the role of an outlaw hero has many traits. The morals of these heroes can be compared clearly. Films that contain official heroes and outlaw heroes are effective because they promise viewer’s strength, power, intelligence, and authority whether you are above the law or below it.
They stood for the “American trust in collective action, and the fair legal process that transcended private feelings of what is considered right and wrong.”
In "The Thematic Paradigm", Robert Ray explains how there are two distinctly different heroes, the outlaw hero and the official hero. The official hero embraces common values and traditional beliefs, while the outlaw has a clear sense of right and wrong but operates above the law (Ray). Ray explains how the role of an outlaw hero has many traits. "The attractiveness of the outlaw hero's childishness and propensity to whims, tantrums, and emotional decisions derived from America's cult of childhood", states Ray. (309) Ray also says, "To the outlaw hero's inconsistence on private standards of right and wrong, the official hero offered the admonition, you cannot take the law into your own hands." (312) The values of these two traditional heroes contrasts clearly. Society favors the outlaw hero because we identify with that character more. We see ourselves more so in the outlaw hero than in the official hero. The outlaw hero has the "childlike" qualities that most of us wish we had as adults. To civilians it may seem that the outlaw hero lives more of a fantasy life that we all wish to have.
The costumes and setting and the architectural designs of the buildings do make it look like it has been shot in the 17th century. The plot seemed weak, not because it was different than the that in the book but because it seemed to be dragging at points and in the book there was room for interpretation but the movie really makes you question if committing adultery is actually wrong or not because neither one is really harmed so it really makes you question it, which really makes you think that is this what we want the audience or people to think.
Within the very beginning of the film, the wonderful portrayal of William by Billy Crudup gives the audience a lasting impression by Burton of the blatant resentment and distain William has towards his father and his mythological stories. Wallace, while more subtle in his method to reveal the underlying anger of William towards Edward, does not make it any less apparent than Burton of the obvious indifference William feels towards his father. In Burton’s ...
Little Red Riding Hood, by Paul Galdone, is a children’s book that inspires and is meant to remind the audience to follow directions. It inspires the audience by combining fable characters to real world experiences such as children talking to strangers and listening to your parents and being more careful when going places you are not as familiar with. While some of the dialogue of Little Red Riding Hood, by Paul Galdone could be more in the intended audiences reading level, it's interesting storyline, visual elements, and focus on the value of following directions make this book more than worthy of inclusion on list of the “Top 100 Children’s Books”.
Folklores are stories that have been through many time periods. Folklore include Legends, Myths, and Fairy Tales. Legends are traditional tales handed down from earlier times and believed to have a historical basis. Myths are ancient stories dealing with supernatural beings, ancestors, or heroes. Fairy Tales are fantasy tales with legendary being and creators.
Although Capone was listed as Public Enemy Number One, the public viewed him as a “Robin Hood”. Throughout the early 1920s, “Capone fascinated Chicago and the nation with his combination of street brutality, stylish living, and ability to elude justice during the 1920s” (DiMauro). Capone’s family lived a modest suburban home but would spend huge sums of money. The American public was fascinated by his lifestyle and wealth. The public also loved how he rose from nothing. “For some of the American public, Capone was a symbol of the Horatio Alger success stor...
Jesse James was known as an American outlaw and legendary figure. Jesse and his family were in favor of the south, which caused he and his brother to join a guerreila band. Jesse and his brother were the most feared outlaws of the late 1800's. They were said to have robbed multiple banks and trains and to have killed countless individuals. It was said that Jesse was like Robin Hood; supposedly he took from the rich to give to the poor. Jesse was killed by a friend who became a traitor for the greed of money. Jesse James gained fame through his criminal ways and remains as an American icon even today.
When people first hear the word social bandit they immediately jump to thoughts of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. While these fictional men were good examples of social bandits these types of individuals existed in reality all over the south west during the 1800’s. From Joaquin Murrieta to Juan Cortina most social bandits got their start because of social injustice in their community forcing them to become outlaws. Most of them were revered as honorable and admirable men who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor in quite the same manner that Robin Hood did in the famous book he’s named after.
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.