Who is Robin Hood? Where did the story of Robin Hood originate? How did the story become so famous? The great tale of Robin Hood and its origin has captured the attention and imagination of many. Theories as to the identity of the real Robin Hood all vary, but the simple fact of the matter is that the existing evidence is very feeble as to proving who Robin Hood really was. If the identity of this man is still unknown, why was he an inspirational figure in not only legends but everyday life? Was there a real, undocumented outlaw by the name of Robin Hood, or is his story really and truly a legend? Though it is hard to put a specific date with little concrete proof, the legend of Robin Hood, England’s most famous outlaw, was believed to originate during the reign of King John between the years of 1200’s …show more content…
A few of these elements are wit, cleverness, and rebellion against the firm hand of the law. The people who lived in the age of Robin Hood both honored and admired his exciting adventures because they were relatable on some personal level. Dr. Mike Ibeji states “What is striking about these stories is that they reveal that, in an age when the Rule of Law was respected as the foundation of good government, those who put themselves outside the law had become popular heroes. This is in complete contrast to public perceptions of the outlaw at the beginning of King Henry II’s reign, and shows that the existing order had come to be regarded as tyrannical.” This statement changes the perception of the common outlaw from being a bandit to being a defender of all that was morally right. The people admired Robin Hood not because he was a rebel to the law but because he stood for justice against the wrong doings of the law. The more gruesome details of this time period are exposed in the tales of “Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne,” and “Robin Hoode His