What does Sherwood Forest symbolize in “A Little Guest of Robin Hood and His Many” Ballad?

A) A lawless land where criminals rule
B) A place of freedom and refuge from corrupt authorities
C) A magical realm where Robin Hood has special powers
D) A battlefield for outlaws and knights

1 answer

In “A Little Guest of Robin Hood and His Merry Men” Ballad, Sherwood Forest symbolizes:

B) A place of freedom and refuge from corrupt authorities.

The forest is often depicted as a sanctuary for outlaws who seek to escape the oppressive rule of authority figures, embodying values of resistance and liberation.