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Later Interpretations of King John

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Later Interpretations of King John

In subsequent centuries, King John’s reputation has remained the same. He is often depicted as a weak tyrant.

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Shakespeare’s King John

  • In 1623, Shakespeare published his play, King John.
  • This play covers the struggles of King John as England’s ruler.
  • Shakespeare casts King John in a negative light.
    • He is presented as a weak and evil tyrant.
  • This demonstrates how long-lasting King John’s bad reputation was.
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The legend of Robin Hood

  • The legend of Robin Hood is based on the virtue of King Richard I and the evilness of King John.
  • For example, in the 1973 Disney adaption of Robin Hood, King John is depicted as a greedy tyrant.

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2.2The Contest for the English Throne

2.3Conquering the Holy Land, 10-96-1396 AD

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