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What does Robin Hood express a desire to do at the beginning of the ballad?
What does Robin Hood express a desire to do at the beginning of the ballad?
- Attend mass in Nottingham (correct)
- Visit the king
- Attend a feast in Nottingham
- Compete in a tournament
Who suggests that Robin should bring companions for safety?
Who suggests that Robin should bring companions for safety?
- A stranger on the road
- One of Robin's trusted men (correct)
- Little John
- The monk
What leads to Little John's anger towards Robin Hood?
What leads to Little John's anger towards Robin Hood?
- Robin denies the agreed-upon payout after losing a bet (correct)
- Robin defeats him in a competition
- Robin leaves him behind during the journey
- Robin refuses to share his treasures
What has left an impression on the monk's memory regarding Robin Hood?
What has left an impression on the monk's memory regarding Robin Hood?
How does Robin Hood demonstrate his confidence during his journey to Nottingham?
How does Robin Hood demonstrate his confidence during his journey to Nottingham?
Flashcards
Robin Hood
Robin Hood
A legendary outlaw from Medieval England folklore, known for his exploits.
"Robin Hood and the Monk"
"Robin Hood and the Monk"
An early ballad detailing Robin Hood's journey to mass in Nottingham, highlighting his piety and past actions.
Medieval England
Medieval England
Time Period in England's history after the Roman departures and the end of the Anglo-Saxon period. Roughly between the 5th and 15th centuries
Outlaw
Outlaw
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Little John
Little John
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Ballad
Ballad
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1489
1489
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Study Notes
Robin Hood and the Monk Summary
- Robin Hood, a legendary figure in Medieval English folklore, is featured in the 1489 ballad "A Lytell Geste of Robin Hode".
- The ballad details the exploits of this outlaw.
- The ballad begins with Robin expressing devotion to the Virgin Mary and desire to attend mass in Nottingham.
- Robin, despite advice to bring more companions for safety, chooses only Little John.
- A friendly wager arises between Robin and Little John, which Robin loses.
- Robin stubbornly refuses to honor the agreed-upon payment which provokes Little John.
- The two part ways.
- Upon reaching St. Mary's, Robin engages in prayer, unaware of the monk's presence, whom he had previously robbed.
- The monk remembers the past deeds, marking a tale that intertwines Robin Hood's religious devotion, camaraderie, and the consequences of earlier actions.
- The video is a summary/notes for "Robinhood and the Monk."
- The video was uploaded November 25, 2023
- The video has 1.67K views and 20 likes.
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