The Adventure’s of Robin Hood By Paul Creswick

Introduction  The tale of Robin Hood is one of the oldest legends. Robin Hood is over 600 years old so it was created around the 15th century. Many books, poems, ballads, and plays have tried to retell the story of Robin Hood. One of them is The Adventure’s of Robin Hood by Paul Creswick. There are many reasons I chose to read this. I had never actually read the original tale and there were many things I did not know about Robin Hood. Also, as a child I heard about this tale and always loved Robin Hood. Most of all the book has illustrations that help interpret the hard to read old English type of writing.

“The road wound in and about the forest, and at noon they came to a part where the trees nigh shut out the sky”

The Story of Robin Hood  The book begins with young Robin Fitzooth (Robin Hood’s original name and as you might have guessed he is very skilled with a bow and arrow).  Robin’s uncle, George Montfichet, asks Robin’s father, Hugh Fizooth if he can take him to the Nottingham Fair. Robin’s father agrees and Robin’s mother goes with him.

The Story of Robin Hood (cont.)  Robin hears a tale about his father being killed by a stag. Robin finds out this is true when finding his father’s body on the ground, dead.  “In that one cry and in the expression of her mute, answering face, the truth was told and understood. Hugh Fitzooth, Ranger of the Forest of Locksley, was dead.” (page 81)

The Story of Robin Hood (cont.)  The Nottingham Fair is a three day fair. There are some archery tournaments. Robin decided to join one of these tournaments. The prize was a purse of gold from the Prince.  There he meets a woman named Marian Fitzwalter who he falls in love with.  During the tournament, Robin split one of the opponent’s arrows. He would have won if he had given his name when he entered the tournament. One of the people watching this was Simeon Carfax. Carfax wanted to do away with him because The Prince thought Robin was special.

The Story of Robin Hood (cont.)  Carfax decides to trick Robin  When someone kills a deer in the Royal Forest of Sherwood they are to be hung. (Since this area was ruled by the king they are “his” deer.). . Eventually, Carfax announces this “treason” and Robin runs away, becomes an outlaw, and seeks revenge.

The Story of Robin Hood (cont.)  Robin’s Uncle George Montfichet disappears and doesn’t turn up.  His mother is so depressed she kills herself.  Robin Fitzooth does not become Robin Hood until a page called him “Robin o th Hood” and Robin and his group of outlaws christens the name to be Robin Hood.

The Story of Robin Hood (end)  Robin Hood defied his enemies for a year at least.  Robin was in a battle and died  “"Give me my bow," said Robin, suddenly, "and a good true shaft." Robin Hood flew his last arrow out through the window,far away into the deep green of the trees “

My Favorite Part of The Adventure’s of Robin Hood By Paul Creswick

Themes of Culture, Identity, and Values in The Adventure’s of Robin Hood

Every book teaches a lesson. Even the fictitious story of Robin Hood teaches us an obvious lesson we all should learn. Always fight for what you know is right. Forget what everyone else says. The day he became Robin Hood he realized he would have to fight Carfax and his enemies because it was the right thing to do. All books have something special about them. Whether it has a excellent story line or fantastic story structure every book has something that make them stand out from the rest. The Adventure’s of Robin Hood by Paul Creswick is no exception. I would recommend this to all fans of the tale of Robin Hood. What’s special about this book is it explains it all, where Robin came from, his family, and his friends. It answers all of the questions of fans of Robin Hood. I would recommend this to all readers at any age. I only have one gripe about his book. The old English type of writing they used made it hard to understand the old terms. The End

Legends last forever. People might forget them but their lessons, their teachings exist in our hearts.