Robin Hood and the Monk Summary
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>His past robbing actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Robin Hood demonstrate his confidence during his journey to Nottingham?

    <p>By betting on a friendly challenge with Little John</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    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
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    • Relevant hashtags for the video are: #robinhood, #monk, #ballad, #englishliterature,.

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    Explore the legendary tale of Robin Hood in the ballad 'A Lytell Geste of Robin Hode'. This summary highlights Robin's adventures, his camaraderie with Little John, and the impact of past actions on his religious devotion. Discover the intertwining themes of folklore, friendship, and consequences in this classic narrative.

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