Everything said so far is valid. But do not forget that the original poem was written at a time when British rule of Ireland was unpopular. The poem portrays the Highwayman (a criminal) to have superior motives and morals to the Kingsmen (legal authority). As such it has a subtext below the beautiful, tragic storytelling.
Everything said so far is valid. But do not forget that the original poem was written at a time when British rule of Ireland was unpopular. The poem portrays the Highwayman (a criminal) to have superior motives and morals to the Kingsmen (legal authority). As such it has a subtext below the beautiful, tragic storytelling.