The Highwayman

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Highwayman'?

Back

True love never dies.

Front

Why does the highwayman return to the inn the last time?

Back

He was in a rage at Bess's death.

Front

What motivates Tim to spy on Bess and the highwayman?

Back

He was maddened with jealousy and love for Bess.

Front

What type of figurative language is used to describe Tim in Stanza 4?

Back

Simile.

Front

What is the purpose of stanza 2 in 'The Highwayman'?

Back

To describe the highwayman.

Front

Define 'figurative language'.

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is the role of the highwayman in the poem?

Back

He is a romantic figure who represents love and danger.

Front

Who is Bess in 'The Highwayman'?

Back

Bess is the highwayman's love interest and the innkeeper's daughter.

Front

What does the inn symbolize in the poem?

Back

The inn symbolizes safety and the domestic world, contrasting with the highwayman's dangerous life.