The Highwayman Poem

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Tim the ostler overhears the highwayman's plan. What action does Tim take after learning this information?

  • He flees the inn in fear for his own safety.
  • He warns Bess about the impending danger.
  • He immediately informs the soldiers about the highwayman's plan. (correct)
  • He decides to join the highwayman in his activities.

How do the soldiers treat Bess after tying her up?

  • They eventually allow her to escape, feeling sympathy for her situation.
  • They use her as bait to ambush the highwayman. (correct)
  • They completely ignore her presence, focusing solely on their mission.
  • They treat her with respect and ensure her safety.

Bess warns the highwayman of the impending danger. How does Bess signal to the highwayman?

  • She uses a prearranged signal with a lantern.
  • She shoots herself to trigger the musket and make a noise. (correct)
  • She alerts him by shouting a warning from the window.
  • She manages to write and send a letter detailing the ambush.

What is the ultimate fate of the highwayman in the poem?

<p>He is killed by the soldiers . (A)</p>
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Which literary device is exemplified in the line, "the road was a ribbon of moonlight"?

<p>Metaphor (C)</p>
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Which literary device in this line "a torrent of darkness "

<p>metaphor (C)</p>
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which literary term in this line "the hours crawled"

<p>personification (B)</p>
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Which vocabulary word describes smooth round stones, once used to pave streets. ………………………………

<p>cobbles (D)</p>
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paraphrase the first stanza...........

<p>The poem at hand is a narrative poem. The poet, Alfred Noyes, starts the poem by giving us a description of the setting. The story takes place on a dark windy night. The moon can hardly be seen from the clouds in the sky. However, Noyes tells us of one road that is lit by the moonlight. That road extends through a purple moor. Then the poet gives us an image of a highwayman riding his horse, coming from far away down the road, getting closer and closer.</p>
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write the theme of "Jealousy"

<p>“The highway man” is a poem written by Alfred Noyes and talks about a story of a girl, called Bess, who was loved by two men, a highwayman (a thief) and an ostler (a stable man). This poem tackles theme The theme of jealousy is clearly shown in the text throughout the characters. jealousy that means the state or feeling of being jealous. The girl was in love with the highwayman, not the ostler. Because of that, the ostler was jealous from the highwayman. One night, the highway man went over to his beloved’s house and promised to meet her the following night with some gold he would have stolen. The ostler overheard them as they spoke together and carried the news to King George’s men (the policemen at the time). The ostler wanted to hand the highwayman over to King George’s men in order to keep Bess for himself. This behavior shows that the ostler thought only about what he wanted and gave no thoughts to what Bess wanted. This reflects how his jealousy turned to be a form of selfishness and self-love rather than being a sign of true love.</p>
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Flashcards

Who is the Highwayman?

A thief who robs travelers, the main character in the poem.

Who is Bess?

The landlord's daughter who is in love with the highwayman.

Who is Tim the ostler?

He tells the soldiers about the highwayman's plans.

How do soldiers treat Bess?

They tie her up and use her as bait for the highwayman.

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How does Bess warn the highwayman?

She shoots herself to warn the highwayman of the trap.

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What happens to the Highwayman?

He is shot and killed by the soldiers.

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What is the mood?

Dark and Mysterious

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Central Theme

Sacrifice for love

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Study Notes

  • The highwayman is a thief who robs travelers.
  • Bess, the landlord’s daughter, is in love with the highwayman.
  • Tim the ostler tells the soldiers about the highwayman’s plan after overhearing it.
  • The soldiers tie Bess up and use her as bait.
  • Bess shoots herself to make a noise, warning the highwayman.
  • The highwayman is shot and killed by soldiers in the end.

Analysis Questions

  • The mood at the beginning is dark and mysterious.
  • A metaphor is used in the phrase "the road was a ribbon of moonlight."
  • Sacrifice for love is the most prominent theme.
  • The poem is considered a ballad because it is written in rhythmic stanzas and tells a dramatic story.

Critical Thinking Questions

  • Bess sacrifices because she wants to warn the highwayman and prove her love.
  • If told from Tim the ostler’s point of view, the highwayman would seem more dangerous, Tim would appear as a hero, and the soldiers would be viewed as kind.
  • The poet makes the reader feel sympathy for the highwayman by portraying him as a kind and brave lover.
  • The poem remains popular today because of its strong emotions and vivid imagery.
  • If the story took place today, the highwayman might be arrested, Bess could warn him by phone, and Tim might post about it on social media.

First Stanza Paraphrase

  • At night, the highwayman rode along the road, The moon was shining. His coat was covered in jewels.

Second Stanza Paraphrase

  • He knocked on the window, Bess lowered her hair. She was in love with the highwayman.

Theme of Jealousy

  • Jealousy can lead to betrayal and destructive actions.

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