Robin Hood Chapter 1 Flashcards

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What are the Crusades?

Military campaigns fought between Muslims and Christians to determine who will gain control of the Holy Land.

Who is King Richard I?

The rightful king of England who is often away fighting Crusades.

Who is Prince John?

Richard I's evil brother who rules in the place of Richard when he is away at war.

Who is the Sheriff of Nottingham?

The cruel sheriff appointed by Prince John who carries out John's merciless and unjust orders. Signup and view all the answers

What is a bishop?

A member of the church clergy who has authority over a group of local churches. Signup and view all the answers

What is an abbot?

A man who is the head of a monastery. Signup and view all the answers

What is a yeoman?

A middle-class man who freely owns and farms land. Signup and view all the answers

What is a palmer?

A religious pilgrim who carries a palm as a token of his visit to the Holy Land. Signup and view all the answers

What is a serf?

A servant in the lowest feudal class who works under a lord in return for protection and a plot of land to farm. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Worman?

Robin's steward who betrays him to Prince John. Signup and view all the answers

Who is William Scathlock?

Will Scarlet; Robin's loyal follower who is second in command. Signup and view all the answers

What are coffers?

Treasure chests. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a steward?

Household manager. Signup and view all the answers

What does transfixed mean?

Pierced. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Much the Miller kill one of the king's deer?

He killed the deer to feed his starving family. Signup and view all the answers

Who kills Much?

Worman, Robin Hood's steward, kills Much the Miller. Signup and view all the answers

How does Robert Fitzooth's steward betray him?

Worman betrays Robert by revealing how to find and capture Robin Hood. Signup and view all the answers

What does Will Scarlet think is strange about the arrow used to kill Much?

Will thinks the arrow is strange because it is not from Nottingham but from Locksley Hall. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Much the Miller's son?

Much the Miller's son is taken in by Will Scarlet to serve Robin Hood. Signup and view all the answers

What does Much the Miller's son say to Will Scarlet?

Let me come with you and serve your noble master too. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters

Robin Hood: Central character, a noble outlaw fighting against injustices.
King Richard I: Just king of England, frequently away on Crusades.
Prince John: The antagonist, Richard's selfish brother who rules unjustly in Richard's absence.
Sheriff of Nottingham: Loyal to Prince John, enforces cruel laws and persecutes the poor.
Will Scarlet (William Scathlock): Robin's second-in-command and loyal ally.
Much the Miller: A poor miller who becomes a victim of Prince John's oppressive regime.

Important Terms

Crusades: Historical military campaigns between Christians and Muslims for control over the Holy Land.
Abbott: Authority figure within a monastery, overseeing religious duties.
Bishop: High-ranking church official responsible for local churches.
Yeoman: A middle-class landowner and farmer, symbolizing the emerging middle class.
Serf: The lowest social class in the feudal system, bound to work for a lord in exchange for protection.

Plot Points

Much's Act of Desperation: Kills a king's deer to feed his starving family, whose livelihood was destroyed by Prince John's men.
Betrayal by Worman: Robin’s steward reveals plans to capture Robin Hood to Prince John; suggests ambush during Robin and Marian’s wedding.
Death of Much: Murdered by Worman, marking a pivotal moment in the narrative.
Strange Arrow Incident: Will Scarlet identifies an arrow from Locksley Hall, linking the incident to Robin Hood's gang.

Secondary Characters

Much the Miller's Son: Orphaned, he seeks to join Robin Hood's band as a tribute to his deceased father.
Worman: Portrayed as a traitor, betrays Robin Hood for personal gain.

Themes

Social Injustice: The impact of oppressive leadership on common folk, showcasing the struggle for survival.
Loyalty and Betrayal: Explores the tension within relationships, particularly Worman's betrayal of Robin Hood.
Coming of Age: Much's son desires to serve despite his young age, prompted by sorrow and loss.

Significant Quotes

Much's son expresses a desire to serve Robin Hood, highlighting the theme of growing up through hardship: "Let me come with you and serve your noble master too. I know I am but twelve years old - but sorrow brings us quickly to manhood..."

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Chapter 1 of Robin Hood. Each card highlights key terms and characters that are essential to understanding the story and its context. Perfect for quick revision or a deeper study of this classic tale.