If you read the book - he is a hero.
If he accosted you and robbed you of your money - he's a villain.
I suppose by definition you could call him an anti-hero. He did the right thing, but he did technically bad things to do it. If you played DnD, you would say that he had a Chaotic Good alignment.
he is both
Robin Hood was an outlaw to the Sheriff and a hero to the people.
Some of the retellings of the legend of Robin Hood place him in the era of King John, thought he has been similarly dated to Henry II, Richard and various of the Edwards. He certainly works as a pantomine villain, the image of Bad King John against people's hero Robin Hood.
Robin Hood
Robin Hood, English folklore hero. They have been arguing for many years about Robin Hood, was he real, who could he be based on etc. No doubt they will be arguing for many more years to come. I refer you to the excellent article our friends from Wikipedia have put together. See the link below
Robin hood has become a childhood hero to many. Kids love his adventures. Now days people have statues of him. The statue located in Nottingham England is a very popular tourist attraction.
robin hood = forest + hero
Robin Hood was an outlaw to the Sheriff and a hero to the people.
Some of the retellings of the legend of Robin Hood place him in the era of King John, thought he has been similarly dated to Henry II, Richard and various of the Edwards. He certainly works as a pantomine villain, the image of Bad King John against people's hero Robin Hood.
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Robin Hood
Robin Hood is a hero in English folklore. The medieval period was when Robin Hood became popular. He is known for taking from the rich and giving to the poor with the help of his friends, known as the Merry Men. The group of men and Robin Hood are considered to be outlaws by the sheriff, and hero to the people.
Robin Hood
Robin Hood
The fish I caught was as big as a whale! I have a million things to do today. My backpack weighs a ton.
Robin Hood
because he helped his people by saving their lives.
Robin Hood