Every hero needs a faithful friend and companion. In the case of Robin Hood, his closest friend was a giant of a man nicknamed "Little John." From close to the very beginning of his outlaw career, Robin and Little John worked in unison through many an adventure. It is said that on the day of his death, Robin's sole companion was the steadfast Little John. An example of their mutual brotherly love is shown when John wants to put himself in danger by going to the Nottingham fair: '"It is much against my will," said Robin Hood, "ne'ertheless, if thou dost wish it, get the gone, but bear thyself seemingly, Little John, for thou art mine own right-hand man and I could ill bear to have harm befall thee"' (Pyle 136). Also shown in this adventure is Little John's bold and impetuous spirit. Always ready for a fight, he loves nothing better than to participate in rough sports. In fact, in one version of the story, when Robin Hood and Little John met they engaged in a quarter staff fight which ended in Hood being knocked into the water. (The Adventures of Robin Hood). All in all, these two men were the definition of two buddies having the time of their lives.
Works Cited
The Adventures of Robin Hood. Dir. Michael Curitz, William Keighley. Perf. Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone. 1938. Turner Entertainment Co. and MGM/UA Home Video. 1989.
Pyle, Howard. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. Garden City, New York: Junior Deluxe Editions, (Year Not Shown). Print.
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