Adventures in Literature, Wednesday, Period Three [Class Two]

[demon_cupid]

"Today we're going to look at the classic tale of Robin Hood," Drake began after the students had arrived. "No one is sure if he was based on an actual historical figure or not, but one of the earliest reference to Robin Hood occurs in William Langland's poem Piers Plowman in the 14th century: 'I kan not parfitly my Paternoster as the preest it

Comments

Sign In [AiL: Class Two]

[demon_cupid]

Unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent.

Re: Sign In [AiL: Class Two]

[onlysmokesnics]

Hayley Fitzpatrick

Re: Sign In [AiL: Class Two]

[thatsamilkshake]

Francine Peters, who roams all over the forest looking for fights

Re: Sign In [AiL: Class Two]

[ancientbschamp]

Gabrielle, who roams all over the forest, and the fights find her

Class Discussion [AiL: Class Two]

[demon_cupid]

What aspect of the legend do you find most interesting? What do you think Robin Hood would do in today's world?

Re: Class Discussion [AiL: Class Two]

[awakestheghosts]

"I always l-liked t-the idea of s-someone s-standing up for those who couldn't fight for themselves."

Re: Class Discussion [AiL: Class Two]

[demon_cupid]

Drake nodded. "He was a hero who fought for the people of England," he said. "Some early sources say he was a commoner, but later on they added the noble twist. Instead of toadying to the king like the other nobles, he rebelled."

Re: Class Discussion [AiL: Class Two]

[awakestheghosts]

"It's one of m-my f-favorite legends," Chloe nodded. "T-that he c-championed people in the f-face of adversity."

Class Activities [AiL: Class Two]

[demon_cupid]

Entirely optional!

Practice your Archery Skills [AiL: Class Two]

[demon_cupid]

Rows of targets are setup for your arrow-firing delight. Mod your own shots, just don't shoot your classmates. Or teacher!

Re: Practice your Archery Skills [AiL: Class Two]

[oops_mbad]

Diana was feeling bratty, so archery it was. She might have been playing with the probabilities to make her shots spell out letters on the targets.

Re: Practice your Archery Skills [AiL: Class Two]

[awakestheghosts]

Chloe was looking at everything with careful interest and decided archery had the least likelihood of her hurting someone accidentally.

Talk to Drake [AiL: Class Two]

[demon_cupid]

I'll organize revolt, exact a death for a death, and I'll never rest until every Saxon in this shire can stand up free men and strike a blow for Richard and England!

Re: Talk to Drake [AiL: Class Two]

[blondecanary]

As class was letting out, Dinah came by with Tony on his ribbon leash. He immediately started sniffing around the doorway over to Drake.

"Hi, are you Professor Dèmon?" she asked, keeping a wary eye on Tony. "Um, sorry Tony wasn't in class today. He's a tiger." And awaited the inevitable joke.

Re: Talk to Drake [AiL: Class Two]

[demon_cupid]

"I am," Drake said, looking down at Tony. And, so as not to disappoint, he added, "Well, that's just greeeeeeeeeeeeat!"

Talk to the TAs [AiL: Class Two]

[demon_cupid]

When they ping in.

Re: Talk to the TAs [AiL: Class Two]

[joan_notjane]

Joan was around and happy to chat with her fellow classmates.

Re: Talk to the TAs [AiL: Class Two]

[psychic_wonder]

Sam was around if anyone needed help, as long as they didn't need help with their clothes. He didn't think he could do anything about that.