Robin Hood--Characterization

Robin Hood--Characterization

A Look Into the Characters Found in Scope´s ¨The Legend of Robin Hood: The Adventure Awaits.¨

Learning goals: Gain a greater understanding of characterization, including types, motives, and roles.

Open Ended

If you were suddenly transported into a book/movie/TV show/video game and became a character the most like you, who would it be?

Think about different universes, such as Marvel, DC, Supernatural, Star Wars, Simpsons, Arrow, etc. and who would you be on that show.

Multiple Select

Who is Robin of Locksley? Check all that are correct.

• A nobleman

• An outlaw

• A hero to the poor

• A villain to the rich

Multiple Choice

Who is Sir Guy of Gisborne?

• A member of the Merry Men

• A poor farmer

• A secret supporter of Robin Hood

• A deputy and knight

Poll

Which character from the play would you be?

• Robin Hood

• Maid Marian

• The Sheriff of Nottingham

• Sir Guy of Gisborne of the Bishop Hereford

• One of the Merry Men

The Legend of Robin Hood--Characterization

What is characterization?

STEAL

STEAL is an acronym for:

*This only partially works for this play as we do not see the thoughts of the characters or get a visual description. However, we can guess their thoughts through stage directions and actions.

Robin Hood Characterization--SEA

• CHARACTERIZATION--What kind of character was Robin?

• ARCHETYPE/ROLE--What role did he play?

• MOTIVE--Why did he choose his actions?

What can we learn about the character traits of Robin through this excerpt?

What can we learn about the character traits of Robin through this excerpt?

What role does Robin play? What type of character is he?

If Robin is the PROTAGONIST, what MOTIVATES his heroism? Where can we see this in the text?

Let´s look at the Sherrif of Nottingham.

• What is his role?

• What type of character is her?

What character traits does he exhibit?

• What does he say?

• What does he do?

• What is his motivation?

• On the next page, find his archtype

Hunting Group of Companions

What are some other groups of companions you have seen in media?

Let´s check your understanding!

Multiple Choice

Which character type is Robin Hood?

• Loveable Rogue

• Villain

• Sidekick

• Jester

Multiple Select

What is/are Robin Hood´s motivation/s in the story? Check all that are correct.

• to help others

• rescue a loved one

• fun

• rebel

Multiple Select

If Robin has his Merry Men, who does the Sheriff have that fills a similar role? Check all that are correct.

• Sir Guy

• The Bishop

• Much

• Maid Marian

Poll

Rate your understanding of today´s lesson on the roles and motivation of characters.

• Pretty good!

• I am okay but could use more time discussing characterization.

• I am okay, but I will need help later.

• I really need more help later!