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Tarzan vs. Robin Hood

After reading Tarzan of the Apes in junior high, I was convinced that the Earl of Greystoke was 'da man!' After doing research for our upcoming production of Robin Hood , however, I realize that Robin of Locksley may have been cooler than the vine-swinging Lord of the Jungle. With this in mind, let's compare. Tarzan: *Athletic and goodlooking *Courageous and steadfast *Intelligent and loyal *Lives in the jungle *Deeply in love with Jane *As a leader, he is true to himself no matter the cost. *Behaves ethically in most situations. (Just don't get on his bad side!) Robin Hood: *An excellent archer and swordsman *Heroic and defends the underdog against oppression *Crafty and well-liked by everyone. (Except the Sheriff of Nottingham.) *Lives in the forest *Highly devoted to his Merry Men, as well as Maid Marian *As a leader, he guides his followers to accomplishing their dreams. *Doesn't win all of his fights, but he's cool with that. So,