Andrua, the main character in The Reclaimed Kingdom, and Robin Hood are both heroic although they are heroes of radically different kinds. Probably the most significant difference between the two is their status. Andrua, princess of DβLand, hides her true identity in the beginning of the novel but is still a legal authority of her people.
Robin Hood, by contrast, is always a rebel. He actively opposes the corrupt and abusive power structures of Medieval and Early Modern politics and society. In certain respects, they embody similar ideals of justice and heroism if from two very different perspectives. Dru represents a mistreated heir of the throne that eventually fulfills her obligations to her kingdom by using her powers for the good of her people against the evil queen.
Robin Hood, by contrast, reflects the breakdown of those power structures. He revolts against legal authority in order to obey higher moral expectations and defends the vulnerable against their oppressors.
What Dru and Robin Hood have in common as bandits is that they are willing to set up traps and ambushes or utilize disguises and subterfuge to avoid detection. However, while they will gleefully rob and manipulate the rich and powerful, they both do not exploit or mistreat the truly vulnerable. Thus, despite their sometimes dishonest tactics, tactics that should perhaps be expected of a bandit and outlaw, they can still be understood as genuine in their convictions and essentially sincere.
The Reclaimed Kingdom and Snow White & the Huntsman storylines have several similar qualities as well. Queen Ravenna, just like Queen Ebbigal, seized control of her kingdom by marrying and ridding it of its rightful ruler (the kings). Both need to feed off the life force of people to be their most powerful selves. However, in the Snow White story, Queen Ravenna must consume the heart of her stepdaughter Snow White, while in The Reclaimed Kingdom, Queen Ebbigal needs to consume Andruaβs syphon powers to grow stronger and more formidable for supreme rule. Snow White and Andrua both escape their doomed fates from their evil stepmothers, and with the help of a rebel army forces, join strengths to destroy the evil queens and restore the balance of life and death to their kingdoms. Andruaβs and Snow Whiteβs personalities and charms win the love and loyalty of the heroic insurgents, showing both women as strong leaders and rightful heirs of their thrones.
In conclusion, The Reclaimed Kingdom, although extremely comparable to the beloved Robin Hood legend and the modernized Snow White & the Huntsman storyline, has its own narrative of love lost and deliverance. With twists and turns, ups and downs, and romance, The Reclaimed Kingdom is the perfect recipe for those who love historical fantasy fiction.
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Interesting comparison between the characters.
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