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What are the Crusades?
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?
Who is King Richard I?
The rightful king of England who is often away fighting Crusades.
Who is Prince John?
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?
Who is the Sheriff of Nottingham?
What is a bishop?
What is a bishop?
What is an abbot?
What is an abbot?
What is a yeoman?
What is a yeoman?
What is a palmer?
What is a palmer?
What is a serf?
What is a serf?
Who is Worman?
Who is Worman?
Who is William Scathlock?
Who is William Scathlock?
What are coffers?
What are coffers?
What is the role of a steward?
What is the role of a steward?
What does transfixed mean?
What does transfixed mean?
Why did Much the Miller kill one of the king's deer?
Why did Much the Miller kill one of the king's deer?
Who kills Much?
Who kills Much?
How does Robert Fitzooth's steward betray him?
How does Robert Fitzooth's steward betray him?
What does Will Scarlet think is strange about the arrow used to kill Much?
What does Will Scarlet think is strange about the arrow used to kill Much?
What happens to Much the Miller's son?
What happens to Much the Miller's son?
What does Much the Miller's son say to Will Scarlet?
What does Much the Miller's son say to Will Scarlet?
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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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