Robin Hood

The Crimes of Jesse James After the Civil War, Jesse James was unable to settle into normal civilian life. Instead, his anger at the North and at the persecution of his family during the war propelled him into the spotlight as “the nation’s most revered outlaw” (O’Reilly, 2015, p. 192). While still recovering from injuries, Jesse helped plan the first daytime bank robbery committed during peacetime. The robbery netted over $58,000. One bystander was killed, and Jesse sent a letter of apology…

In today’s time, hero’s might have a different significance to others. But in my opinion, I am an old fashioned person, so when someone asks me what I thought a hero was when I was smaller I say that I think about a hero from the olden days. Strong, honorable, dependable, intelligent, with super powers just like spider-man or superman. But now, If someone would happen to ask me one day “who is your hero” or what I think a hero is now I would have to say my father and that a hero for me is a…

Mark Bezos: A Life Lesson from a Volunteer Firefighter “If you have something to give, give it now” stated Mark Bezos, a volunteer firefighter and head of development for Robin Hood; a non-profit company helping to fight poverty. After his first job as a volunteer firefighter he learned an important lesson, of which he shared through his inspiring, well-rehearsed Ted Talk, that caught the audience's attention. Bezos spoke about his experience at his first fire, where he was the second…

Critical Examination of Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development Although Kohlberg’s theory of morality has been crucial in understanding human’s moral judgments, it makes certain assumptions that may compromise its credibility. The theory is divided into three main stages: pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional morality. At the pre-conventional stage, children’s moral judgments are dictated by the rules and regulations handed down by the parents or school administration (Gale,…

Carta. Accidentally, King John had become an integral influence in creating one of the most fundamental documents for human rights and the limitations of power. Today, King John is regarded as a tyrannical figure of legend, such as in the stories of Robin Hood, yet without this tyrant, a fundamental document to human rights would never have come into existence. In medieval times, this document provided rights for the nobles, the church, and even the English citizen. We can observe the modern day…

Shakespeare, like Milne, wrote stories and could pick what he wanted from the truth. What Shakespeare portrayed him as isn't necessarily true but may be based on the truth. He may have exaggerated the truth into the play, as he had done that with previous works. This could be proved by reading the text carefully, it says he made him seem a ‘weak’ man. If he was weak, he wouldn't have been unfair to people (according to other sources). This means that parts of Shakespeare's play is definitely…

felt belittled as they were either replaced or were downgraded from skilled workers into machine attendants. When a portion of these skilled workers revolted against these changes, they were called Luddites which has been likened to the tales of Robin Hood taking from the rich to give to the poor (Jones, 2006). The Luddites were motivated by a hope to stop the industrial change and subsequently broke into factories and destroyed textile machines. In response to this destruction,…

new images, as well as building and installation of the machinery. The Middle Ages have influenced modern day culture with its military weapons and equipment, for example, novels, comic books, and movies. Certain figures, such as King Arthur, Robin Hood, and Macbeth would not have essential images or distinctive characters without their weapons or…

Like any good story the characters face challenges and have adapt or overcome them. After being usurped by his brother, Duke Senior copes by gallivanting through the forest of Ardenne with “many merry men...like the old Robin Hood of England” (1.1.100-01). The female cousins are beginning their own journey into the unknown, with Rosalind, “suite at all points like a man” (1.3.110); and Celia makes dirty jokes, and teases Rosalind about how Orlando, “writes verses, speaks…

Ben Hall was a poor man’s hero because he stole from the rich and gave to the poor. He was seen as a ‘Robin Hood’ figure to the people who would steal from the rich and redistribute the money to his supporters, family, friends and the poor. The gang angered and frightened the rich people. The poor settlers laughed and cheered. As a majority of the population…