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Understanding the connotative meaning of figurative language helps the reader to determine the theme of a literary work such as the narrative poem, “The Highwayman,” by Alfred Noyes. The theme of the story is true love is worth fighting for. This was illustrated with figurative language when the Highwayman declared, “I’ll come to the by moonlight, though hell should bar the way” (Noyes 5). This proves that this saying is true, the redcoats do not like him, because he steals money, and gives to the poor. The theme is revealed again when Bess, the landlord’s daughter determined to save her lover’s life. “The blood of her veins, in the moonlight, throbbed to her love’s refrain.” She shouldn’t
Understanding the connotative meaning of figurative language helps the reader to determine the theme of a literary work such as the narrative poem, “The Highwayman,” by Alfred Noyes. The theme of the story is true love is worth fighting for. This was illustrated with figurative language when the Highwayman declared, “I’ll come to the by moonlight, though hell should bar the way” (Noyes 5). This proves that this saying is true, the redcoats do not like him, because he steals money, and gives to the poor. The theme is revealed again when Bess, the landlord’s daughter determined to save her lover’s life. “The blood of her veins, in the moonlight, throbbed to her love’s refrain.” She shouldn’t