Robin Hood and his band of followers weren’t just about having a merry time. They held a very rigid political stance which went against the government of the time, aiming to help the vulnerable by exploiting the rich. In what ways do you think they would help the vulnerable in England nowadays?
Robin Hood and his friends often call upon the names of St George, King Richard and Our Lady. What ideals do you think these three represent in the minds of these characters?
The legend of Robin Hood has been written about for hundreds of years, but it is still as exciting today as it was when it was first told. Why do you think this is?
The story of Robin Hood is not just a story; like the legend of King Arthur, many people believe that it is all true even though there is little proof. (The earliest evidence of his name is in a 1226 court ledger from York, which lists one ‘Robin Hood, fugitive’. But we will probably never know if he was the original Robin Hood.) Why do you think people like to believe the adventures of Robin Hood and his friends really happened?
Which is your favourite episode in the book, and who is your favourite character?