Bandits and Outlaws

I was suprised to learn a few things in the lecture on this topic such as Robin Hood type figures would actually steal from the poor to give to the poorer rather than stealing from the rich.
When researching further information on this topic online, I came across this site http://www.boldoutlaw.com and it reiterates the same facts 'The legend of Robin Hood has changed a lot over the years. "Classic" characters such as Maid Marian, Friar Tuck and Alan a Dale were all later additions to the greenwood folklore. So was the "steal from the rich and give to the poor" motif.'
This casts light on the myths and ideas cast in films and such that portray the stereotypical Robin Hood figure.
Another figure is Jesse James, renound for his rebellion against a society he didn't like and his hero like status despite being a murderer.