Robin Hood

Robin Hood, by J. Walker McSpadden, is a story we all know. Originally, prior to McSpadden's interpretation, the original author is William Langland. That fact notwithstanding, we all know this is a story of a man who committed acts of theft with the noble intention of providing for the poor and needy. It is a classic philosophical debate of "do bad deeds acted with good intentions count as evil?" Even today, the story's messages still resonates with readers. Originating in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England, Robin Hood is a story which does not deviate from its location unless it is to the wealthy's homes. Seeing as this is the eldest of the 10 selected stories as it was published around 1190-1200, the fact its message still stands the time is truly commendable. One source states, "In the early Middle Ages, theft was often considered a personal offence. If someone stole from you, it was up to you or your family to seek retribution, and laws at the time focused more on compensation for the victim than punishing the thief." Thankfully, it is not up to the victims to seek vengeance and justice against the thieves as there is a justice system in place to act accordingly. However, Robin Hood stole from the rich, so the rich would pay people to hunt him down. In today's world, the rich have more power and influence over the ones who attack them. There is a connection between every story.