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In "The Highwayman," the outlaw is represented as a romantic, or dashing, figure. In an essay, list and explain the details that make the highway man a likable and sympathetic figure. Explain why or why not you would feel differently about the ending if the highwayman were less likable.

Answer in paragraph form using 5-7 complete sentences.

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Set in the England of King George III, the poem tells the story of a highwayman, or robber, who has fallen in love with Bess, an innkeeper's beautiful daughter.

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