Why so many versions!!!
As you may have being made aware the facts and legends of Robin Hood differ a lot
form each other.
Even the different movies and stories differ from place and
plot! BUT WHY??
Well! There is a simple solution to this
mind- blowing crisis!
As stated in the evidence The stories of Robin Hood and his very merry gang were first communicated orally. For those who do not know what this means it means that the first stories
of Robin Hood were spoken. Already the passing on off stories this way would
cause variations as people forget some facts while others include some to make the story
more bold and interesting! Over time these many different versions of Robin Hood
would spread until they begun colliding.. causing our confusion on the real story
of Robin Hood today. :) The many different people telling the story of Robin Hood and the communication of it between generations has caused many alterations that were never intended...
form each other.
Even the different movies and stories differ from place and
plot! BUT WHY??
Well! There is a simple solution to this
mind- blowing crisis!
As stated in the evidence The stories of Robin Hood and his very merry gang were first communicated orally. For those who do not know what this means it means that the first stories
of Robin Hood were spoken. Already the passing on off stories this way would
cause variations as people forget some facts while others include some to make the story
more bold and interesting! Over time these many different versions of Robin Hood
would spread until they begun colliding.. causing our confusion on the real story
of Robin Hood today. :) The many different people telling the story of Robin Hood and the communication of it between generations has caused many alterations that were never intended...
Modern days v.s Robin Hood truth :)
The modern world's use of entertainment has also altered the stories of Robin. For example. It was said that Robin's love interest Maid Marian only begun appearing in the legends with Robin many years after the legend was born. This would be to allow the romantics to enjoy the story of the dashing and brave Robin Hood. Modern day movies tend to alter legends to add a new spin to the 'traditional story'. These alterations thus cater for all viewers: youngsters, the romantics, the action junkies and the thrill seekers.
Although these alterations making the movies and stories more entertaining and appealing it ruins the original legend and makes it harder for those trying to appreciate the true Robin Hood. That is why historians
investigate and are constantly uncovering facts about the legends we believe we know all about.
So the true legend lives on...... :)
Although these alterations making the movies and stories more entertaining and appealing it ruins the original legend and makes it harder for those trying to appreciate the true Robin Hood. That is why historians
investigate and are constantly uncovering facts about the legends we believe we know all about.
So the true legend lives on...... :)