Introduction
Robin Hood was a man that opposed the High Sheriff of Nottingham and his administration, and sought allies in others that had complaints against the Sheriff and believed his actions were wrong. This band of men became known as the Merrymen with Robin Hood as their leader. During the groups first year, they became disciplined and skilled outlaws that took shelter in the Sherwood Forest. They stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Robin Hood delegated particular tasks to men in the band that became his lieutenants. One lieutenant was responsible for collecting information on the moves of the Sheriff and his men, as well as the rich merchants and tax collectors. Another lieutenant was responsible for the finances, and one for the food and other supplies. The last lieutenant was responsible for the training and discipline of the group. Robin Hood and his Merrymen became known and famous for their cause, which created a high demand of people all over England that wanted to be part of the Merrymen.
Analysis
Robin Hood believed there was strength in numbers and the band grew and became too large. The size of the band depleted their resources. There were an insufficient amount of forest animals to feed the band which caused them to use up much of their cash to buy food and other supplies from outlying villages. The wealthy began to travel around the forest to avoid being robbed, which cause a decrease in revenue for the group. Robin Hood wanted to change the policy of confiscating goods to a fixed transit tax policy in order to support the group, but his lieutenants adamantly opposed of the idea. The awa ...